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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
HUSTLES FOR HERSELF,
An Ohio Young Woman Who Carries
Mail for Living.

Mail for q Living.
Not many girls would enter into a
contract and furnish a good bond for
the faithful and prompt performance
for four years of a duty to cover 30
miles a day, rain. snow or shine, in de-
liyering Uncle Sans mail. Yet this is
what Miss Sadie Webb, the 2O-year-o1d
daughter of Aaron Webb, a wealthy
and prominent farmer Of Porter town
ship, O., has done. Miss Webb lives
with her parents on their 20O-acre
farm and while the two sisters stay
at home and help their mother and her
father till the soil she discharges her
duty as contractor on mail route No.
31,277 and probably does more driving
than any other girl in Ohio. She COW
ers 1872 miles per week, 1884 miles per
month and 39,736 miles in the four
years of her contract, distance equal
to that around the entire globe.
Early in the day Miss Webb leaves
her home, one and half miles north Of
East Liberty, and passing through
three more towns she gathers up the
mail and leaves what is to be left at that
place. Besides carrying mails for four
post offices she buys all of the goods for
four general stores located in the
villages along the route that she has
to travel every day of her life. She
has bought articles for her customers
ranging in size from a needle to a
cooking range. She makes a specially
of the necessities of life and the resi-
dents along the route contribute hber-
ally to making purchases through her
commission.
Last winter when the thermometer
registered % degrees below zero she
was prompt in all of her appoin tments
along the route. That day she wore
a heavy coat and felt boots reaching
to the kness. Her hands were covered
with a pair of elbow gloves while she
drove through the distance, none the
| worse for the cold. Her work, although
| arduous, is enjoyable to her and very
remunerative as we'll. She has made as
high as $5.35 in a single day from
| sources extra from her stipulated con-
| tract with the government.
Not only is Miss Webb a success in
| commercial circles, but she is we'll liked
| in social circles as we'll. Her home is
| an ever-welcome place for those who
| desire to visit it. She is handsome
| young woman and took the contract
when she was just IS years of age. She
| is an entertaining conversationalist,
| has a pretty round face and under two
| dark eyebrows are set two hazel eyes
"that know their keepers" Chicago
| Chronicle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
MODEL POULTRY QUARTERS.

ground and is feet wide, being built
like ladder and placed at the north
end of the building. Under this roost
are placed the drop boards, being slant
ed sufficiently TO cause the droppings
to roll down into box at the bottom.
In this way there is no trouble in keep
ing the house free from bad odor, as
the droppings each day are removed
from each box and the boards resanded
after doing so. l know of no simpler
and better plan to adopt in laying
house. In house of this size, it is bet
ter to have four boxes and slant
ing boards under the roosts. l do not
think many breeders approve of high
roosts, but with a board ladder run
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
ruraip. Among the Corn.

There is no crop grown so easily and
with so little cost as late-sown turnips
in a field of well-cultivated corn. The
shade of the corn will keep the turnips
from growing much until the corn is
cut Possibly also their growth will be
checked by the demand of the corn
roots for plant food. But in the Indian
summer that follows the first frost the
turnips will make rapid growth. as they
will then have all the land for their own
use. The turnip will endure pretty
heavy frost. and grow again if warm
weather follows it. But in our climate
turnips cannot be left in the ground all
winter as they are in England.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
Trees md Men.

single tree is able, through it's
leaves. to purify the air from the car
bonic acid arising from the respiration
of considerable number of men, per-
haps dozen or even a score. The vol
ume of carbonic acid exhaled by a hui
man being in the course of "a hours
is put at about 100 gallons; but by Bous-
singault's estimate, a single square
yard of leaf surface, counting both the
upper and the under sides Of the leaves,
can. under favorable circumstances, de-
compose at least a gallon of carbonic
acid in a day. One hundred square
yards of leaf surface then would sui
flee to keep the air pure for one man.
but the leaves OF tree of moderate size
present a surface of many hundred
square Observation-Disclosures.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
Prince of waIes mt Fires.

The prince of Wales has always been
fascinated by big fires, and very often
has gone long distances to see the
Metropolitan fire brigade at its dam
gerous work. Once, after the opera, he
strolled, unattended, toward the spot
where a red glow in the sky indicated a
great confiagration. Seeing a newspa-
per reporter taking notes. the prince
asked him for details, which were, of
course, readily given, especially as the
identity of the questioner was known to
the journalist. At the conclusion of the
conversation the prince offered the re-
porter a cigar. which the latter care
fully wrapped in an envelope and placed
in his pocket why don't you smoke
it?' asked the prince. Because I'm
not likely ever to another cigar from
the prince of Wales, so mean to keep
this one as a memento." The prince
laughed good-naturedfy, and, bringing
out his case again, replied: We'll, you
had better have another one-this time
to smoke-"-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
SANITARY BOOSTING PLAN

ming up to the top of roosts it is easy
for the fowls to reach the roosts. The
plan is a good one and it can only be
obtained by having it this height, for
a proper drop. A flock so kept will be
more healthy, as improper ventilation
with foul roosts is often the cause of
sickness, to say nothing os the vermin
that droppings very often attract to a
flock while roosting. The drop boards
are inches wider than the roosts. Some
of the birds will manage to roost on the
side rail to which the roosting sticks
are fastened. This house will accom-
modate 60 fowls, and as many as IS
fowls have been confined in it, yet the
smaller number is really the best. The
house is lined inside with tar paper
The fowls have no runs about the build
ing. In fair weather they have access
10 fields about the house; in fact, they
go where they please.-J. w. Caughey,
in Farm and Home.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
1T PRESERVES HIDES,
An Important Discovery in 5WhIcI
Farmers Are Interested.

An Important Discovery I'm Which
Farmers Are Interested.
In tanning hides, the sooner natural
decay, which begins with the death of
an animal, can be arrested the better
viii be the leather. A hide is heavily
sailed and sent to a tannery where it
is immersed in water, that particles of
flesh adhering to the inner side may
be scraped away. 1t is then soaked in
lime water IL hours to remove the hair
After being secured and depilatedeby
a machine, it is ready for the tanning
fluid. 1t has been necessary to allow il
to lie in a bark solution for three
months, being moved, drained and ma
nipulated many times during the proc
ess. If the solution of tan bark is too
strong; the hide may De destroyed. ForC
years scientists have experimental with
different substances, hoping to shorten
the time necessary for the perfect prep
aration of hides. Recently it has been
found that canaigre, OF sourdock, pos
sesses properties which show that it is
indicated by nature for 'preservatiye
purposes. 1t is impossible to burn
leather in its solution. The cells of
hide will absorb enough ito tan il in
~ hours and will take no more. In a
few hours, varying with the substance
to be treated, the fannie acid in the
canaigre will have done its work, say
ing three months time and deal of
IL Dor. The cost of planting, cultivat-
ing. irrigating and harvesting an acre
of canaigre is estimated at $3.50. The
yield is from II to 20 tons an acre on
new land and rises with cultivation.
The returns vary from sos to SIS per
ton, sliced. Drying shrinks the prod
uct two-thirds, but it is said that the
producer can count on clear gain OF
5000 per acre.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
Hog. Like Cooked Food.

Hogs do not take kindly to some
kinds of coarse vegetables, especially
roots. unless they are first cooked.
This is particularly true if cooked
enough to soften them before being
fed. They are very likely toferment il
put in the ssvill barrel, as is the prac-
tice of too many housewives. 1t is bet
ter to throw the potato Feelings away
than to mix them with sour swill,
which soon ferments into a compound
that is often really poisofous, as there
is more or less poison in the potato
which we are saved from by cooking
the tubers and by not eating their skins
In contact with soured milk the potato
peeling makes q compound that no de-
cent animal should be expectedto eat
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
THE kAFFIR WHEN OFF DUTY
South African Mine Laborers Lend n
MOnotOnOus Life:

South African Mine Laborers Lend n
Monotonous Life.
Life on a South African mining prop
erty is certainly monotonous. The
report of a traveller fresh from the
cape gives a curious insight into one
phase of labor on the Rand. 1t used
to be the custom of the Kaffir, on re-
ceiving his salary-usually five dollars
per week-to sally forth and invest all
his earnings in bottles of brandy. He
would then return to his hut, squat
down and drink it like beer until he
succumbed. This went On regularly
among the mining stats of all the large
companies until, in order to prevent
weekly cessation of labor, the compa-
MES adopted the method of inclosing
all their native employees inside COM
pound, and shutting them in like pris
oners until their time of service has
elapsed.
Visitors to the compounds often take
in a pound or so of the native coarse
tobacco, for a handful of which the
Kaffirs, under stress of their depriva-
ton of tobacco as we'll as liquor, will
often gladly exchange fine old native
bracelets and knobkerries. The native
method of smoking is peculiar. After the
pipe is filed several long pulls are taken
and the smoke swallowed. The bowl
is then taken off, the stem is inserted
in a bowl of water, and the water is
sucked through it and swallowed also.
Then comes the tug of war. The man
who can hold out longest without
coughing is considered hero. After a
short time the smoker will convulsively
can quite understand why the Kaffir is
not allowed out to buy tobacco. In the
case of the traveller, who gives these
details, the mine manager asked him
to cease bartering the vile stuff for
native trinkets, otherwise the whole
relay would he unfit to go down when
their. time came.
The Kaffir usually returns home after
six months or year at the mines, and
is considered a rich man. He buys two
or more wives and takes his ease while
they do all the work.-Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11

drapery, is not here, but the skirt
slashed on one side and perhaps caught
up little in the back to reveal an un-
derskirt of some rich material.
Among the novelties is gown
slashed open at the side. Near the top
of this slash, and holding the two edges
firmly in place, is large spray of bril-
liants. The effect is wonderfully novel
and smart.
An attractive gown is of heliotrope
cloth, with revers and stripes of gray
cloth crossing it. The back of the
skirt has little fuJlness at top. but half
way down full f1ounce is inserted in
the back breadth, under a band of the
gray cloth.
The quilted petticoat, such as ye dame
of long ago wore, is being revived for
her descendants to-day. Of course
these petticoats, or skirts, as we call
them, are not actually quilted with an
inter1ining, as those of former days.
That would make them too heavy, for
our lady of to-day has learned that
weighty skirts tell very quickly upon
a persons looks. But they are stitched
in blocks to resemble quilting. usually
with a contrasting color of silk. Some
times the effect or quitting is gwen by
| the use of narrow ribbons or passe-
| menterie, but they are not so smooth
as the stitching.
An afternoon calling gown has a
quilted petticoat of the new shade OF
blue, and an overskirt of plain cloth
in mauve. One side of the bodice is
also quilted of the blue cloth. This fol-
lows the mode which demands that
some part of the bodice worn with a
quilted skirt must also be quilted.
The lady who received the owner OF
this gown wore such a unique costume
| that it is worthy of mention, although
quite impracticable for the average
person. The skirt was of gray cloth
and was worn with an overskirt made
entirely of silver paillettes. The entire
bodice was made in the same way, and
had a draping of silver gray chiffon
across it. The collar was high, ending
in a thick ruche about the face.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11

one. until something to suit her is
sits quietly by, offering comments
merely regarding the quality of the
material and regarding fit
Such a little miss was the other day
choosing her winter wardrobe in one
o, the large New York establishments.
The first gown selected was for gen.
eral school wear. It was dark blue.
with band Of red cloth about the bot
tom. Above this band was row OF
black braid. laid in scallops. The same
braid formed two frogs, from the waist
down the front OF the skirt.
The waist was bloused, and simply
trimmed with a stock and tie of plaid
silk. and crush belt of the same plaid.
The second gown selected will be worn
by the little maid at dancing school.
1t has a simple, round skirt, with no
trimming save a deep hem. The waist
is bloused. with low neck and short
sleeves, and will be worn with white
silk gimp. I forgot to say that the
material of the gown proper is soft
white cashmere, and that it is trimmed
about the low neck with deep revers of
plaid velvet.
An evening gown came next It was
Of pale blue muslin. very full, with an
overdress of white silk muslin, very
sheer and very soft. The striking fea-
ture of this gown was the full bow at
the back of the low neck. from which
long ends started. These ends were
again caught up at the bottom OF the
skirts in another bow on the hem.
THE LATEST.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
POULTRY IN WINTER.
In the Quarters Here Describe
Fowls VIII Thrive Nicely.

In the Quarters Here Described
Fowls VIII Thrive Nicely.
house that is admirably suited for
poultry and is constructed both within
and without for usefulness as well as
beauty, although entirely free from
elaboration, is shown in the two illus
trations portrayed herewith, hence ii
is adapted to the needs of farmers and
fanciers alike. The building is 20 by Il
feet, II feet high in front and feet in
the rear. The lower side faces the
south, there being glass sash IL feet
long to admit plenty of light. The
roof is covered with tarred felt roof
paper, the sides, ends and floor being
built of matched siding. Under the
house is a 3-foot space well provided
with dust. The roost is 20 feet long,
extending from one end of the house
to the other. 1t is ga feet from the
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
A Bee-L1ne.

The eyes of bees are made to see great
distances. When absent from their hive
they go up in the air till they see their
home, and then fly toward it in a
straight line and with great speed. The
shortest line between two places is
sometimes called a sbee-line."-St
Nicholas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11
Great Temptation.

De Caverly-so Old Soak is going to
Klondike. is he?
Van Glove Yes; he's heard that
nearly everybody that goes there gets
q lode!-Town Topics.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11

1t is best to feed cattle only long
enough to get fair profit on theH
and then let them go.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11

winters gowns to know that those
same gowns, although of not the newest
modes, are yet sufficiently up to date
to be worn without any misgivings.
Rarely is so much remodeing coun-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1897-11-11

tenanced as is this year-in fact, it is
done quite openly, and with a frank
ness that we have considered appalling
in other years.
Although shirtwaists are repeatedly
said to be out of date, everyone seems
to be wearing them. Plaid silk and vel
veteen shirtwaists are certainly the
smartest of garments for everyday
wear.
Old silk shirtwaists that are too cool
and too shabby for present wear may
be made serviceable by the insertion of
a lining in the yoke, to give it additional
warmth. The silk may then be en-
tirely covered with black or some other
colored chiffon to conceal its shabbi-
ness, and it will be ready for few
months longer wear.
One of the prettiest of new gowns is
of steel gray cloth, trimmed with fes-
ICONS OF sable about eight inches from
the bottom. The tight-fitting bodice,
withloose front draped to the left. end
ing there in fur-edged drapery, had
tight sleeves with three fer-edged Shout
der hounces.
My Lady Chatelaine orce more is in
full power, and the little trinkets, with
their tinkle, hang at the side of every
s irl who can afford them, or who has a
sufficient number of admirers to pro-
vide them.
In keeping with the chatelaine is the
.draped gown of the seventeenth CEN
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
Taking Thought for the Morrow

The duty we owe our children is not confined to good bringing up, and the bequeathing to them of an honorable name. We owe them a sturdy constitu-
 tion. It is crime to start a child in life with inherited weakness; but most of us, seeing all around the evidence of disregard of this duty in others, are inclined to forget the urgency of it. In living for our children, we live for our selves and the blessings of our children. Our lives are trying to nervous strength, and most people see them selves losing round without being able to secure efficient help. Nature has provided the remedies that will keep you well and strong, but only a great and painstaking specialist can tell you what they are and just which ones you need. To those who feel their health slipping away, and who have been un- able to secure relief the world famous physician, pr. Greene, discoverer of the great Nervura offers consultation free of all charge. His office is at 35 West Fourteenth street, New York City, and you may call on him there or write. describing your case. and there will be absolutely no charge for his experienced advice. He will know instantly the remedies required to cure you. Consult him at once.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
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77o Gapel S.

at Woodmont while yesterday found A. G. Smith of the New Haven Window Shade company and J. Gibb Smith, the coal dealer, closing their attractive homes.
 MT. Robert T, Merwin and family of New Haven, accompanied by his son. in-law, MT. A. W. Mattoon of this city, took Captain Halls boat out from Woodmont Wednesday, for a days outing and fishing cruise.
 A young bricklayer is at the house of MT. and Mrs Thomas Coniff of FL liott street. The infant is ten pound- CT and announced his arrival vocifer- ously. The happy parents were receiv- ing many congratulations yesterday. The little chap will hardly be able to work upon the erection of Healey's big new building on Court street, where his father is employed, but is a bouncing little fellow.
 In few weeks Town Clerk Weber of Bridgeport will issue invitations to those interested in the organization of a society for the promotion of crema- ton to meeting, to be addressed by prominent members of the New Haven SclicLy. MI. NtDtT IS very SdnSulnG of the success of the proposed society in Bridgeport.
 A hearing in Bridgeport on the ap- pointment of a trustee on the alleged insolvent estate of E. G. Cuthbert & Go. has been set down for September 20, at 10 o'clock in the probate court.
 Rev. MT. Lannin of the Advent church in East Bridgeport has decided to withdraw his resignation as pastor.
 Miss Dora G. Phelps, matron at the county home for children in Norwalk the past eleven years, has resigned, and her place has been filled by the selec- tion of Miss Martha Boughton of Dan- bury. Miss Phelps resignation was caused by i'll health
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
New London Ath,eotics Win.

New London, Sept. 16.-The Athletics met the Waterbury State league base ball team this afternoon and won out after close and exciting contest. The feature of the game was the fast play ing of both teams, the outfield work be- ing especially fine. The game ended in sort of wrangle and the winning run was scored with the crowd on the field. Miller was running the bases and at tempted to make third. The ball was thrown to Joe Connor, who muffed it. Miller slid and while he was down Connor struck him. The crowd rushed onto the cid before time could be called and Miller stole in during the confu- sion.
 The score:
 Athletics 10 0 2O1O 2-5-11-2 Waterbury ....1 0 0 0 0,2 0 1-4- 8-2
 Batteries-Ging and Miller; Friedman and Donahue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
Boston Downed by New York.

Boston, Sept. 16.-Meekin was too much for the Bostons to-day, for not withstanding the fact that the home team made a rally in the last two in nings, it came too late to win the game. Davis played star game for the visit ors at short, while Van Haltren's bat ting figured extensively in the run get ting for the New Works. Klobedanz was very cratic and was responsible for at least two of the runs. Stivetts came in the last inning and made a home run. Score:
 New York .....0 2 2 0 3 o 2 0-S- 92 Boston .......0 0 0 0 0 2 2---5-11--5
 Batteries-Meekin and Warner; KIobedanz, Stivetts and Bergen.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
Close Contest at Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, Sept. 16.-It was not until the ninth inning to-day that the Brook lyns were certain that they had their game with the Washingtons won and then only through a series of sin ges by Griffin, Shindle, Anderson and Shoch Kennedy was taken suddenly ill in the second inning and was forced to give way to Fisher. C.. Smith play ed his first game with the home team since Friday last, having injured his foot Score:
 Brooklyn ......0 0 0 0 1 o 8 0 1-5-13--0 Washington 70 0 0 0 0--4- S-4
 Batteries-Fisher, Kennedy and Smith; Mercer and Mcclure.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
Last Derby-.r,dceport Game.

Bridgeport. Sept. l6-Only a small crowd witnessed the last Derby Bridge port State league game this afternoon. The contest was more of burlesque than anything else. Bridgeport won by P tor, and scored in each inning from 1 to runs. The score:
 Bridgeport ...4 3 ? 3 1 l 6-27-29-4 Derby ........1 3 0 0 0 2 l. 7- S-8
 Batteries-Conroy and O'Rourke; Roussey and Kennedy and Manning
The daily morning journal and courier., 1897-09-17
STA TIE LEAGUE.
A Ten-InniDp Tie at Bristol,

Bristol, Conn, Sept. 16---The home team played its last game of the sea- son on the home grounds this after noon with the Torringtons and after ten innings, with the score standing 5 to 3, the game had to be called on ac- count of darkness. One of the features or the game was that Bristol had sev- enteen men left on bases and Torring- ton but five. The team will disband next Saturday. Score:
 Bristol .......1 0 0 1 o 0 1 ? 0--5-S-4 Torrngton ...1 0 0 8 0 0 1 0-5-99-33 3
 Batteries-Doherty and Wise; Mur- phy and ScanIan.