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The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24

The Ladies OF the w. II. G. al
their last meeting, decided to give
silver medal of considerable
worth, for the best oration gwen
at the speaking contest, which will
be held at the Springfield school
house sometime in November
Every body old and Young are in
vlted to take part, and those who
wish to will please hand theil
name and subject to Mrs. HARRISON
the same to be kept secret until
few days before the contest,
when they will be published. 1t
is to be hoped that every person
IN the county will become interest
ed III this, and help us to make
this contest success.
BY order of the Corps.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24

and to submit testimony to consist
OF his own testimony, corroborat-
ed by the allidavlts OF disintcrest
cd witnesses, executed before the
register or receiver or some officer
in the district using seal and au-
thoriZeG to administer oaths, set
ting forth in detail the facts on
which he relies to support his ap
plication, and which must be sui
ficient to satisfy the register and
receiver, who are enJoined to ex-
ercise their best and most careful
judgment in the matter, that his
former entry was in fact forfeited
by reason Of his inability, caused
by total or partial destruction or
failure OF crops, sickness, or other
unavoidable casualty, to secure II
support for himself or those de-
pendent upon him, upon the land
settled upon.
The facts to be shown embrace
the following, viz:
!. The character and date of
the entry, date of establishing res
idence upon the land, and what
improvements were made thereon
by the applicant.
2. How much land was cult
waited by the applicant, and Tor
what period OF time.
3. In case of failure or injury
to crop, what crops failed or were
injured or destroyed. to what eN-
tent, and the cause thereof.
i. In case OF sickness, what
disease or INJURY, and to what eN-
tent the claimant was thereby
prevented from continuing upon
the land, and if practicable a GER
tlficate from a reliable physician
should be furnished.
5. In case of ''other unavoida-
bic CASUALTY" the character. cause
and extent OF such casualty. and
its effect upon the land or the
claimant.
6. In each case full particulars
upon which intelligent action may
be based by the register and re-
ceiver.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24

John L. Cox and neighbor
from Westola, Kansas, were in
town the fore part of the week
giving evidence as witnesses i'll
final proof on timber claims lying
near them, for two Denver ladies.
The Bible Institute Colportage
Association, ID. l.. Moody, Presi-
oent, is IN need of more colporters.
Earnest young people desiring to
give whole or a portion of their
time to Christian work, with re-
muneration, should address A. Z.
Fit, Supt., Box n, $50 La Sale
Ave, Chicago, for particulars.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
Save Your Homestead Right.

The Department of the Interior
is sending out the following clrcu
lar to the different land Offices:
Your attention is called to the
provisions of an act of Congress,
approved Dec. 30 '94, entitled "An
act to amend section 3 Of an act to
Withdraw certain public lands Il ON
private entry, and for other pur-
poses, approved March I'd 1889.
Sec. 3 of the act of March ID 1889
reads as follows:
That whenever it shall be made
to appear to the register and re-
ceiver of any public land office,
under such regulations as the Sec
retary Of the Interior laay pre-
scribe, that any settler UPON the
public domain under existing law
is unable, by reason of Il total or
partial destruction or failure of
crops, sickness, or other unavoid-
able casualty, to secure Il support
for himself, herself, or those de-
pendent upon him or her upon the
lands settled upon, then such reg
lister and receiver may grant to
such settler leave of absence
from the claim upon which he or
she has filed for a period not eN-
ceeding one year at any one time.
and such settlers o granted leave Of
absence shall forfeit no rights by
reason of such absence: Provided.
That the time of such actual alb
sence shall not be deducted from
the actual residence required by
law.
And the provision added there
to by the amendatory act is as
follows:
That if any such settler has here
tofore forfeited his or her entry
for any of said reasons. such per
son shall be permitted to make
entry of not to exceed quarter
section on any public land subject
to entry under the homestead law
and to perfect title to the same
under the same conditions i'll ev
cry respect as if he had not made
the former entry.
No party will be allowed to make
second entry under this act. un-
loss his former entry is cancelled
for any of the causes named. arls-
ing before December 20 1894.
The applicant for such permls-
sion to make second entry will be
required to file IN the district land
office having jurisdiction over the
land he desires to enter, an appli-
cation tor specific tract of land,
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
Best Fruit Trees for Shade.

The denizens of towns find the
pear one Of the most satisfactory
fruit trees Tor shade. 1t is deep
roofing and many other things
may be successfully grown right
up to their trunks. Insects trou
Bile them little. They grow rath =
er fast, but 1t is many years be
fore they get an obiectionablv
large size. The apple makes Il
spreading head, and there is soon
shade under its branches, and be-
sides, the beauty of its blossoms
in spring makes the tree appreci-
ated fully equal to a mere orna-
mental one. 1t is not a very
serious robber of the soil. The
cherry males a desirable shade,
but birds make too free with the
fruit, and there is the temptation
to break branches. The sour or
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
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We offer this uneqnaled news
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one year for $1.75.
The regular subscription price
OF the two papers is 1926.
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pie cherries are, however, not rel
ished by birds. European walnut
trees grow rather slowly. 1t Is
usually ten years before they pro-
duce nuts in any quantity. but al
ter this they are regarded as treas
urers with which their owners
would not willingly part. For
utility and grateful shade com
bined few trees can rival them
Thomas MEEHAN in Septe mber
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
PUBLIC OPINION.

The following press notices Of
Public Opinion are characteristic
of those constantly appearing in
publications of all classes i'll all
sections OF the country. The
Wesleyan Magazine says:-''The
pages of Public Opinion each
week give a carefully selected re-
sumo OF activity along different
lines both at home and abroad.
One noticeable feature is the con-
lensation of the most important
rtlcles from the best periodicals,
so that the reader gets, within
brief compass, the best thought OF
he day. 'Solidity' well expresses
he character of the articles. De-
void of every tendency to attract
attention by mere display and
sensational captions, it appeals to
busy thinkers, who will find 1t a
most satisfactory reflection of the
upper strata of public opinion"
The School Gazette says:-''The
Editor of the School Gazette has
been a constant student of Public
Opinion for ten years, and he
owes much to that paper for the
help it gives hm In his work.
Those who aim to become philo-
sophie students of the worlds do
ngs, can not afford to be without
it,"
The Superior, (Neb.) Weekly
journal, a representative member
of the rural press, said in recent
lssue:-"To the busy man, who
desires to keep IN touch with the
big world beyond our little West.
ern towns. Public Opinion Is a
necessity
City and State, Philadelphia
publication, devoted to good
government and reform, says:
"The particolored opinions usual
ly found In its pages are not easily
blended. 1t is needful to have
these opinions, however, for thus
alone can we know truly our land
and time, the world and man, and
how goes the battle of the hour
and every hour has Its battle"
The address of the publishers OF
Public Opinion is 10 Asior Place
New York, They will send sam.
pies and a list of premiums upon
request. The subscription price
is $3.50 per year. Shorter periods
pro rata.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
STR AW III ATS

just received nee lot of straw
hats for Boys, Girls and Men.
Prices very reasonable.
FUR, FELT and WOOL Hats.
Prices lower than ever for mob
biest lot of cloth hats we ever had
Bring your whole family and get
wholesale rates OH them.
SHIRTS, PANTS S OVERALLS.
Splendid invoice OF above goods
nice patterns, good quality and
reasonable prices. Can fit most
ANYBODY, and am making speci-
ty of cottonades.
OUR CLAIM.
We CLAIM our Boots and Shoes
for all sizes are as good as can be
bought anywhere for the money.
IN DRY GOODS and NOTIONS
we carry substantial qualities and
ann to avoid all shoddies in Dress
Goods.
GROCERIES.
We will hereafter sell provisions
with the lowest, quality consider
ed. We are now buying from one
OF the best firms in the East.
WINDAIILI.S and SUPPLIES.
We are agents for the largest
firm III the U. S: and can get any
thing vou want on short notice.
Sole. Harness, Lace and Calf
skin Leather, with Findings kept
constantly OH hand. Turpentine,
Machine and Linseed oil and drugs
on hand all the time.
Flour, Feed and Hay always in
stock.
DR.. r. d. IOMSHER & Co.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
Ten Dollars a Week for Eight.

1t does not seem possible that
the table for eight people can be
provided for ten dollars Il week.
But Mrs. Rorer, the most famous
cook in America, says it can be
done. She has tired 1t and
knows. She proves her case in
The LADIES' Home journal tor
October. She gives twenty one
menus covering weeks meals,
and gives full, practical directions
by which any woman can make as
an attractive meals as Mrs. Rorer
explains. Tor this small sum of
ten dollars.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24

The South Omaha Daily Drov-
ers Journal, (with weekly, semi
weekly and triweekly editions, }
published at the Union Stock
Yards South Omaha, Neb., should
find It's way INTO the hands OF
every stockman, farmer feeder,
shipper, fancy stock breeder,
ranchman, grain dealer and ship
per in the west. 1t is well and
carefully edited by men who make
it their business to study the mar
ket and write it up in an lntelli
gent and absolutly impartial man
ner. No other paper in the west
gives as good and complete mar
ket reports nor as many sales as
the Drovers journal, and no
other market paper publishes
matter of a mlscellaueo MS charac.
ter that is so we'll suited to the
needs of those in whose interest
it is published; and the Drovers
Journal is the only paper IN South
Omaha that furnishes all the i'm
portant Telegraphic News "whlle
1t is new" SIN days in the week.
The Drovers journal has larger
circulation than any other live
stock newspaper and market
reporter in the west, and it is the
very best advertising medium
where 1t is desired to reach
farmers, stock-ralsers, breeders
and dealers. The subscription
price of The Drovers journal is
S4.00; trl-weekly $3.50; semi week
ly $500, and the weekly $3.50 pei
year and you can get free sample
copy by addressing The Drovers
Journal, Denna Albery, Treasurer
and Manager, Union Stock Yards,
South Omaha, Nebraska.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
Live Stock and Grain Reports.

1--we StOck anu uruln kcpOrtS.
The best live stock and general
market reports published IN any
Denver paper will be found each
day in the Denver Times. Quo
tations on all live stock in Denver,
Chicago, Kansas City, st Louis
and Omaha, and the grain markets
and produce markets at all i'm
portant points are given together
with much general gossip and
news relating to the live stock
and grain interests. Movements
Of stock will be found to he accu,
rately reported. The Times is the
only paper i'll Colorado giving
complete and accurate stock
market reports.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
The Economy Resolution
Given the Black Eye bv the Re-
publican Convention.


The following preamble and res
olution was adopted by the coun-
ty commissioners at July meeting
That whereas 1t appears from
the present assessment that the
taxable property of Ba"a county
has very materially decreased IN
the total amount, and that the
floating debt Outstanding war
rants), of the county is now 5000
greater than at this time last year,
showing conclusively that if same
salaries OF officers be continued,
the indebtedness OF the county
will be sill greater in comparison
in another year, and ultimately
end in the dissolution of our or
q anization, (Which we consider
would be a calamity now there
fore:
Be it resolved, by the board OF
county commissioners on this the
10th day of July '97, that from and
alter July 1st. 1897, we agree to
work for said county in our o flicial
capacity for $500 per day and
mileage, and will continue to
perform orr work for said amount
until the revenue Of the county
shall be such that no deficiency
shall exist by receiving the full
amount allowed by law, or until re-
cinded or otherwise changed, and
we request all officers ofthe county
and others who perform work for
1t, to make like reduction from
their fees and salaries till the re-
ceipts Of the county Will meet the
expenditures, without materially
raising the rate of taxation.
Signed, Thos. II. Goodwin, L.
Hail.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
STATE HOME
For Dependent and Neglected
Children.

eaa Bert Stree, Denver. Colorado.
Will receive infants and children
under lG years. For particulars
regarding admission address the
superintendent.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
Timber Culture, Final Proof
Notice for Publication.

Us. Land Onlcc at Lamar. Colo, Aug. Ii, 1857.
Notice Is hereby gwen that Susan j. Silvis.
has filed notice OF Intention to make final proof
before the Clerk nf the District Court, at his
Office in Springfield. Colorado, OIL saturday the
I'd day Of October, 1851, on Timber Culture
application No. 46l2, for the W quarter Of see
tiun No. II, In Township No. 33s Range No. Al W
lie names Witnesses:
Branson L. Addiugton and Alexander +. Ad-
dngton, of Westoln. Kansas, benjamin +. Lam :
port OF Talogn, Kansas, and Francis ID. siivis of
ltichficld, kausas.
c. L. TuoMAS. Register.
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
Local and Personal.


Fred Willis was caller at the
HERALD Office Monday.
q. w. Rouse was up from Car
rlsb last evening doing some trad
ing.
Arthur Smart brought in load
of goods yesterday ior Homshe'
& Co.
John Hess OF Lamar, was in Ba-
ca county this week trying to buy
steers.
Fred Mathews is at the ranch
this week assisting in cutting
fodder.
w. II. Goodwin was in town yes
terday laying in supplies for his
sheep ranch.
j. l.. Petticrew is back as driver
on his mail route between here
and Lamar.
School opened Monday with Is
puplls. Several more will start
in q short time.
All b. Allen is working in the
county treasurer's office this week
for the treasurer and assessor.
Rev. Copeland organized a
sunday school in the Smart neigh
borhood Sunday afternoon last.
Just received at Homsher Il Co.,
new lot of fall and winter dry
goods and furnishings. Call and
see them.
Another horse outfit from the
north, bound southeast passed
through this place the fore part oi
the week.
Miss JOSIE Robertson returned
from visiting her sister, Mrs. Cur
ran at Gallienas, Okla, the fore
part of the week.
Ed Eddleman sold II bushels
Of peaches here Saturday alter
noon at $1.25. They went as fast
as he could measure out.
Sheriff Ward was the recipient,
Monday evening OF a large snap
ping turtle sent him by g. S. Cur
ran of Gallienas, Oklahoma.
Capt. Jones returned from the
lower Carrlso and Clmarron
country, yesterday. He had been
rounding up and branding his
colts.
L. X. Curran has rented the
NYardell ranch in Oklahoma, for
the winter and moved to 1t yes
terday. Mrs. Pearl Allen accom-,
panied them.
A stove agent by the name OF
Holmes is doing the county in his
line. lie has canvassed the Strip
south and Is now visiting the
stock men of Baca.
Mrs. Nettie Copeland took hel
sister Mrs. Runyon to Lamar the
fore part of the week. She ex
poets to remain several days visit.
ing with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Il. A. Knowlton.
J. j. Wardell, OF Oklahoma
passed through town tins morning
with his family bound for Boulder
where he will spend the winter
and put his children IN the excel
lent schools in that city.
A. NJ. Wllliin, of hutchinson,
Kansas, has been in Springfield
the past week with a phonograph,
giving public and private concerts.
He will hold a concert at the
school house this evening.
Jesse +. HARRISON took Mrs.
Harrison and Mrs. Gilbert to
Syracuse, Kansas, this week.
They will take the Santa Fe there
ior Topeka where they Will visit a
few days, taklhgin the tan festi-
val. Mr.. Harrison expected to go
to Garden City and take in the
Kinney Co. fair before returning
The Springfield herald., 1897-09-24
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A Com M menslnble Project.

Some decision should soon be reached by
Congress with regard to the proposed
building for the accommodation for the
Justice. This proposition has been hang
ing fire for several years. Notwithstanding
the very striking evidences of a need for
such structure. In the leisureiy man.
ner . in which Congress considers it the
proposal resembles that for a new printing
office. but the two projects are widely dis
similar in one important respect In the
is largely the fruit of competition between
sites. while certain facts point clearly to
the desirability of erecting the new ju-
dietary building. as 1t might be called, upon
the land which balances the site of the
new Congressional Library on the east
front of the Capitol park. Senator Nor
riii, to whose energy and determination
as well as far-sightedness the nation owes
a large measure of its gratitude for the
magnificent new home of the library, long
ago conceived the plan of erecting on the
north side OF East Capitol street an equally
attractive home for the justices of the
highest court of the land and it was
doubtless his suggestion in the beginning
that the official unities demanded that
the building should also be occupied by
the Department of Justice. He has pressed
this project at every session of late with
skill and discretion. and he now presents
reasons why there should be no further
delay In the matter