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The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-23
Inexpensive Road Repair.

A correspondent suggests that the
system of continual supervision and
repair of road-beds used by the rail.
ways would not be practicable on the
highways, because the railway section
foremen depend for their positions on
the thoroughness Of their work, have
only short distances to care for. and
can make themselves thoroughly fami-
liar with them, while highway COM
missioners frequently know and r
nothing about roads, and have long
stretches with which they have little
TINA or opportunity to become &C
quainted.
AS long as present conditions OBJ
tain, and highway commissioners are
chosen for political reasons, and de-
vote little time and attention to the
roads, not much in the way of i'm
proyement is to be expected. It is the
system which must be changed, and
it will be when the people realize the
Importance to the community of hay
ing hard and smooth roads on which
to travel. It is not necessary to al.
ways build expensive roads costing,
perhaps, from one to ten thousand
dollars amile, but present roads can
be vastly bettered by giving them con
slant care, together with proper grad
ing and drainage. This work has
been successfully undertaken in some
quarters and good results obtained,
as in the case referred to last week, in
which the expense was so small that
the road tax had been reduced, while
the roads had been improved.
As long as present methods prevail.
ID" thinks that the farmers, and those
living off the main roads should be
Interested in some way in looking af-
ter ! the roads that pass their,own
doors, SO that they would remove
stones, fill up holes and see that all
water ran off quickly, and suggested
that they could pay a small part of
their road tax in labor in this way.
under the control Of the road commits
sioner. The old plan of working"
ont road taxes has been a complete
failure, but it does not necessarily fol
low that something of this kind would
not work in some districts, especially
If the people first become in some
convinced of the importance
of the step.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-23
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
To Prepare u Salmon Salad.

Take one can salmon, small guam
tity Of celery cut up fine, a little salt,
yolk Of o hard-boiled egg, mixed with
one teaspoonful Of dry mustard. a
sufficient quantity Of vinegar which,
when mixed with the egg and Il
tard, will cover the salmon. Chop up
the white Of the egg and mix with the
salad. '>. '
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-23
A Problem in Road improvements.

The entrance to the beautiful val
ley OF the Ramapo is at Sufern. N.
4. The county in which the town
lies has many natural advantages, but
Is unable to obtain benefit from them
because of the roads through which
the people ssstill founder in the
mire." How easy it would be for
them, and many other counties sim
Hilary situated, to improve their high
ways IS plainly shown by the Suffern
Independent.
There are sixty miles of road, and
an expenditure of $4,000 per mile on
them would create an indebtedness
OF $3.50, 900. Suppose this amount
was borrowed on bonds payable in
from u to fifteen years at four per
cent. By paying the annual interest
and SIX per cent. on the principal, the
whole amount could be paid in twelve
years and the roads kept in order.
without . greater annual expenditure
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-23
An Incomplete Estimate.


In the following estimate of the
cost of laying stone roads some i'm
portant items have been omitted.
The Indiana Farmer says that ".he
cost of broken stone for building
roads is not so great as many suppose.
It a be bought at the crushers for
forty cents per solid yard, and the
railroad will freiaht it forty miles or
less, at aboaT tiftyt,cents per cubic
yard, making a total o1ninety cents;
but suppoAe we call it $1."arhen if the
road-bed is nine feet widefeam tie
stone is piled,.~n a foot deep, a cubic
yard will cover three feet linear at a
cost Of 81, making one mile (176O
yards) cost as many dollars. But as
only about nine inches are necessary,
one-fourth 7of this amount, or $40,
should be deducted, making the ex-
act amount only 1920, which is cheap
enough for q tirst-class road, the ma
terial for which must be brought forty
miles by rail-"
Substantial roads can be built at q
thickness of nine inches, but the
stone used is by no means the only
item Of expense. The labor of hand
ling, placing and rolling it must be
considered and, more important still,
careful grading anG thorough drain
age must be secured. Hard roads can
be built much more cheaply than
formerly, but a "frst-class" Il can
not yet be laid at such low figures.
Narrow Versus Wide Wagon Tires.
Scientific experiments extending
owe two years have been made under
the auspices of the Studebaker Broth
ers, the widely-known wagon builders,
to determine the relative qualities of
wide and narrow-wheel tires. The
The results are too extensive to give
in full. Every kind of road was used
to test the question. 1t was found
that on macadam roads the narrow
tires were far inferior to the wide, and
they required much greater effort to
draw a givenload. In a deeply-rutted
clay road, the narrow tires running in
the ruts and the wide tires on top, the
narrow tires were far more efficient.
This was also the case with wet mud.
But as soon as the mud began to dry
the wide tires showed @ vast superior.
ity. In general, the only justification
for narrow tires proved to be thor
oughly bad roads. -Youth's Com
paniOn.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-07-23

The value Of a newspaper as an
advertising medium consists in
its circulation.
When you can secure the com.
bined circulation Of two papers
for the price Of one, it is money
saved!
"TThe st. Landry Democrat"
was consolidated on the Sd of
March, 1894, with The Opelou-
sas Courier" The advertising
rates have not been increased
while the. price Of subscription
has been reduced to 50 q year.
THE COURIER being BY odds
the best paper in the empire Par.
tsh Of st. Landry is therefore the
AhAanasf.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
" Gather Notes.

The sudden change of temperature
Monday night brought winter or fall
clothing in demand. A light frost was
visible OH the bottom lands yesterday
morning. Fred Gardner reports thin ice
in exposed places. Observer Todd says
the temperature Monday was 81 degrees
and the lowest temperature yesterday
morning was 35.5 degrees, a change of
6l4 degrees in SO hours. The change of
Temperature was general over the north
west. A killing frost at Wyoming and
Nebraska. Tuesday. At Cheyenne the
temperature was % degrees. Indications
are good for continued dry weather.
Aeriel Observer Belden says the kite
on the 4th reached 6656 feet, the highest
point yet. At 5000 the temperature was
u degrees at 80 m, aud at the sur
face the temperature was Il degrees. Al
the highest elevation Of the kite tho
temperature was 65 degrees, and on the
surface So at 10 a. IN. At highest eleva-
ton it is warmer at night than in the
day time.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

A real teacher never fails to leave an
indelible impression upon every pupil he
instructs. Pupils grow to believe and to
act like their teachers. 1t a a real thing
to teach school. No other work is so
important or so complex az The work of
the teacher; no other work requires a
maturer mind. clearer judgment, a
more perfect se,f-cOntrol. or larger
knowledge Of human nature. No other
profession demands 50 much Of its de-
votes. No other calling requires SO
many eyes, so much patience, SO much
faith, so much love. The mother and
the teacher are responsible for the man
Teacher, do you feel that you are build
ing for the future? Do you know thai
the habits which children acquire under
your direction. or by your permission
usually accompany them through life:
Do you know that the ideals formed il
early life, lead to success OF failure il
later life? How careful then we Ough
to be az teochers! - Meade Globe.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Mrs. Fl. T.. Simmons has presented this
office with number of fiue peaches Of
the Elberta variety. We find them Of
delicious flavor. The peaches are larger
than mans fist, and one Of the pcachce
weighs eleven anu vne-half ounces. Mrs.
Simmons has several lfees in her orchard
that made fine yield last year. from
which she realized handsome profit.
The trees this year have not borne so
we'll. We are under many obligations
for the present, and enjoyed eating the
peaches with delightful relish.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The high school graduates were enter
tanned at the home of w. II. Chapman,
president Of the Board Of Education,
on Saturday night. Mr.. Chapman gave
this banquet to his guests on their sue
cesssully passing the examination for
teachers certificates. Choice instrument
tai and vocal music formed part Of the
entertainment. The repast was excellent.
The following graduates were present
Misses Abbie Dodge, Jessie Misner. Ids
Behl, Lava Sughrue, Violet Incl,
Nellie Chapman, and Messrs. George
Reighard and WILDER Clark. Prof. H.
A. Cord spoke for about fifteen minutes
to the graduates on the line of their duties
rs teachers. and his talk was appropriate
and highly appreciated. Six of the nine
graduates have secured positions a
teachers in the public schools Of the
county.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The public shoots opened on Monday.
The rooms are we'll crowded, the high
school room being too small for the 81
pupils attending; but Prof. Webb is
making the classes rs comfortable as
possible under the circumstances, by
providing seats. All of the pupils in
the various rooms are in their places.
Some changes have been made in the
assignment of pupils. The pupils attend
the echool building nearest to their place
of residence.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
Conservation of st. Cornelius Church

Conservation of st. Cornelius Church.
Bishop Millspaugh will make his an
nual visit to ST. Cornelius parish next
Sunday, September 1lth. At the morn
ing service at IL O'clock, the cOnsecra-
ton service will be held. The sermon
will be preached by the Rev. S. f. Bus.
ser, the former rector Of the parish, and
the conservation service will be BY the
Bishop. In the evening there will be
confirmation, and Bishop Millspaugh
will preach. The evening service will be
at s O'Clock. Sunday school at 10 a. NJ
All are invited to attend these services
which will be of musical interest.
j. D. KRUM, Rector.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Judge DOster of the Kansas sepreme
court. has visited camps Alger and
Thomas, and he denounces i'm most vigor-
GUS terms the lying that is being done as
to the conditions that exist there. He
says there is not word of truth in the
yellow fever stories that are being printed
about the sufferings of the soldiers, and
says: ''That there has been such whole
sale criminal dereliction of duty as tie
newspapers try to make out is lie patent
on the face Of the accusation. My judg-
ment is the present army is the best fed,
best clothed, best cared for body Of sold
iere that ever fought or offered to fight
in any Of our wars"
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
L. MARTIN,
WHOLESALE COMMISSION MERCHANT
Flour, Feed and Produce.
OPEN LETTER.
BLUE FRONT. WEST OF POST OFFICE.

Dodge City. Kansas, Sept 1, 1898
To the people of Dodge City and surrounding country
Having been employed in the mercantile business in this
city for the past years. and having enjoyed your
dence and patronage, engaging in the mercantile
business for myself strictly CASH basis solicit your
further confidence and patronage.
believe that this venture will fill long felt want
many times have heard the wish expressed that one
would start CASH store and that have done SO
think make the prices that You advantage
of paying the cash.
have many friends in whom have the confidence
and it would give pleasure to extend credit the
will be i'm possible, am going to sell for cash DULY.
desire to call particular attention to the brands flour
shall handle. 1t is put up by mill which has enviabe
reputation for the quality of flour produces and will be put
up under my special brands "PREMIUM," SUPERB
Or aud ECLIPSE, and every sack will be
positive guarantee AS have delivery wagon nothing
less than 100 lbs. will be delivered.
Thanking all for your good will and Wishes and
surfing you Of honest and honorable business methods
1 am yours for business.
L. MARTIN.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The annual election of officers for the
Phenix club, held Tuesday, resulted as
follows: G. E. Gallagher, president;
Paul Henkel, vice president; l.. G. Gro.
betty, treasurer; Lloyd Evans, secretary.
The board of directors are, G. Nj. Hoo
yer, l.. Bader, II. Juneau, G. A. Milton,
j. A. Corey, r. w. EVANS. Lloyd Evans,
c. o. Warning, II. B. Bell, L. G. Grobety
b. F. Martin.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Police Judge w. w. jackson has been
appointed county attorney to fill the va
cancy caused by the death of Chas. w.
Herzer. Judge Jackson is the RepUbli-
can candidate for county attorney. He
is young man % years of age, and he
he has spent several years in the study
aud practice of law. He will give entire
satisfaction in the discharge of the duties
of his office.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

There have been few parairie fires
already, and as the grass is now dry
enough to burn rapidly, people generally
should be prepared by blowing or burn
ing good fire guards. The experience
that "a large number of our citizens have
had during the past few years with fires,
ought to he sufficient. Tie grass has
made an unusual growth this season,
and a fire will be much harder to put out
or control than rOr many ears.-Herald.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
A Story of Two Men.

Some men wait until their house burns
down and then dig hard to get money
to build a new one. Others who ara
wise, insure before the fire and 10 not
suffer from the loss.
Insure your young cattle against black
leg by using Pasteur Blackleg Vaccine,
w. S. Amos ia agent and can tell you all
about it. And if you need to doctor
your stock for screw worms "Amos'
Screw Worm Dope is the cheapest, sur
est and best thing to use. Ask stOckmen
about town what they think of it.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

j. H. Werner Of Spearville township,
in couple Of weeks, will move with his
family to POinset county, Arkansas,
where Mr. Werner has purchased farm.
The Cotton Belt railroad runs through
the land, and the location is desirable
one. Waldenburg is the name of the
station. 1t is a fine fruit county, aud
timber aud water abounds. We hope
Hey will have success.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The need of county high school 10
shown in the increased number of ad-
vanced pupils in the Dodge City high
school and in the district schools of the
county. In the Dodge City high school
the enrolment is 20 pupils. 1t is sug-
gested that the city hall building would
make All excellent county high school
building.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The Garden Oily fair will be held
September Is, Ii, Is and 16. This fair
is always a success because 1t is held in a
good town and managed by active ener
getic men. The program this year sur
and the Garden City fair will be the
great event in Western Kansas this year
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

S. Parthemore, who lie threshiDg d. l..
Wesgley's grain, was struck in the face
by broken chain. while the machine
was running yesterday evening, and srls-
tanned several cuts OIL the right side of
the face. His wounds were dressed, and
this morning he is attending to business
as usual.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
PERSONAL.

fEkSVNALs
w. l.. Junkins and wife have gone |
east on an extended visit.
Mrs. Harvey Evans returned from
Denver this morning.
"A. Fasig has returned home from
Oklahoma for short time.
Mrs. w. H.. Chapman is visiting
friends in Newton for ten days.
H. G. Cord and wife have gone to
the reunion at Cincinnati.
N. H. Crawford is attending the g.
A. r. reunion at Cincinnati.
III. Wing and wife left, Friday after
noon, for the reunion old soldiers at
Cincinnati.
Miss Anna Hobble will leave to-
morrow evening for Pueblo, where she
will take charge of her school.
&C. kimberley and wife returned,
yesterday morning, after few weeks
visit in Missouri and Iowa.
Hon. +. II Madison leaves tonight
for Hartford, Conn, where he has been
called OIL legal business.
&C. E. Argsbright of Pleasant Valley
township. has moved his family to this
city for school advantages.
Mrs. o. n. Nevins leaves today to
visit her brother, E. l.. Griffith, com.
mission merchant in Chicago.
w. S. EastOn and A. B. Carmichael
left Saturday for Cincinnati They will
visit points in Ohio, aud their former
homes.
Rev. w. II. Weaver is attending the
district camp meeting at Garden City
this week. He left Tuesday night and he
will be absent all week.
M. V. Markley and wife and Mrs.
w. f. Pine left, Saturday afternoon. for
Cincinnati, and they will enjoy visit to
their old home in the Buckeye State.
Miss Lucy Baird, who is engaged
with the Dorothy Martin Opera Company
at Omaha, has again been promoted.
She is next to the prima donna, and her
salary is $50 Il week.
w. r. Davis and daughter, Mrs. w.
E. Alexander, left yesterday for Marrow.
bone, KY, Mr.. Davis home. They felt
very thankful to the people of Dodge
City for kindness show them in their
bereavement.
Judge w. Fl. Preston's twin grand
sons, babes of couple months old. re-
turned with their mother to their home
in Spearville township, after spending
several days with their grandparents.
Fred G. Trigg of Wichita, deputy
U. S. marshal, was in the city Friday,
subpoening witnesses to testify i'm the
United States court at Wichita, which
convenes Sept. 22d.
| &C. NJ. Beeeon and wife leave Friday
evening for Kansas City, where they will
meet their son Merritt. of the Third
Missouri Regimental band. Merritt will
be engaged with the baud for several
months.
! -Jud &c B. F. Milton and son returned
Saturday night. While absent they
visited the Omaha exposition a couple of
days. Judge Milton says the exposition
is fine, the display is we'll patronized and
no body who visits it is disappointed.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Chalk Beeson, Republican nominee for
the legislature in Ford county, can not
make II speech, but he can start Cat
fight with his violin, and instead Of adj
dressing his audience he fiddles to them.
Wichita Eagle
Chalk will fiddle his way into the leg.
islature and make the other fellow dance.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

At the Presbyterian church, next Sun
day, the sacrament of the Lords supper
will be administered at the forenoon
diet of worship. Evening sermon by
the pastor on Living to God in small
tbings.'
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Two cars, containing fifty people, left
Spearvllle on Monday morning, bound
for the reunion at Cincinnati. The cars
were beautifully decorated, and left the
station with the hurrah of many citizens
who witnessed their departure.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The Goth and 2lst Kansas regiments
are not TO be mustered ont at present.
They will be retained until further orders,
as announced by Adjutant General Cor
bin on the Sd inst.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Colonel George Halls circus which was
dared for Newton has "busted." The
small pox scare which went ahead of the
show proved too much for it. 1t stranded
at Strong City.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Threshing machine, horse power, and
separator will be sold for SIS. In good
condition. Apply to Pearl TreblOcOck,
Wright, Kas.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Mrs. Toner, age about Sc Fears, died at
, Fer home north Of Spearville, on Thurs
day last. she had been in bad health for
three years past. The deceased leaves a
husband and family.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

j. w. Gunser Of Warrensburg, Mo-,
was in the county this week. and made
some purchasers of cattle, which he has
shipped to his farm in johnson county,
Missouri.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

L. iced of Offerle, died at the home Of
his sou in JetmOre, Kans., Saturday Am-
gust 9Th, Of kidney disease. Mr.. Teetl
was IS years old and had been suffering
for many years with Brights disease. He
leaves several sons aud daughters to
mourn his death.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

All calls in the line of undertaking
will be promptly attended to by A. p.
CoOns, at the Crescent Furniture and Car.
pet House. Prices reasonable.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Martin Stohr had \ thousand bushels
of fiue wheat. 1t weighed 81 pounds to
the bushel. aud is classed. No. l. He
is offered 50 cents a bushel.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Rev. Buell. of Osawatomie, preached
in the Baptist church, Sunday morning
and evening. to good congregation.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The kempton Komedy 10 are meeting
with great success this week at tie opera
house. The play. Fun i'm Boarding
School" will be given Saturday after
noon at matinee. Admission, adults
2Oc., children, 10c.; no reserved seats.
The size of the audience increases each
night.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The Republicans made a good choice
III selecting Paul Henkcl chairman Of
the county central committee. Mr..
lienkel was chairman of the committee
three years ago. He, is an untiring
worker.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Undertaker's goods, full and com.
plete supply has been received by A. p.
COons, at the Crescent Furniture and
Carpet House.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Edwards & Nichols of Spearville. Kas..
are OverstOcked i'm harness and will make
some special prices for few day to re-
duce stock.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The ladies Of st. Cornelius Sunday
school will serve ice cream and cake at
HuEhlett & Jones, Friday evening, Sept.
9th. Fifteen cents for cake and cream.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

A. p. COons, at the Crescent Furniture
and Carpet House, is in receipt of q
complete stock of undertaker's goods.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

BORN-Monday morning, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Parsons, a boy. Grandpa
Frank Chapman has been ''setting 'em
up.'
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Edwards q Nichols of Spearville, Kas.
still have few disc harrOws left for spa
and $25. These are bargains.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Fuller-I.ee Disc Drills. Only drill that
is sure to make your wheat grow, at
Zimmerman Hardware Company.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

The most refreshing looking and best
dressed man in the city is VT. Petition,
attired in his summer sucker or duck
suit. Pete is quite dude.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

Do you want to save money? If you
do, when you buy road wagon. buggy or
spring wagon, go to Spearville and buy
Of Edwards s. Nichols.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
CHESTER |. LONG,
Republican Candidate for Congress, will
address the people Of Ford County ut
DODGE CITY, SEPT. 20,
at 2 O'clock p. m.
Come ont everybody, and hear the
issues of the day discussed ;ntelligently
For Sale.

One span heavy brood mares, weight
26OO. age years.
One span geldings, weight 2200.
One black mare aud colt.
All on easy terms with approved Sc
curity.
w. j. FITZGERALD.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
For Sale or Rent.

A room house; celler, wash house,
barn, large shade trees, lot l10x11S feet,
good fence. For sale cheap, on easy
payments. Address p. O. box 1893.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

"Platt's Tiger" brand canned goods
have the natural favor retained. None
TO equal them. Sold only by Central
Grocery.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
Advertised Letter List

The following letters remain unc!aim.
ed for week ending September ., 1893,
and unless called for Within thirty days,
will be sent to dead letter Office. Per
sons calling for these letters will please
say, advertised" and give date OF
this notice: One cent will be charged
for advertised letter delivered.
Bridel, Mrs. Phillip Matz. Miss Lizzie
Bridges, rs.Edith Oughborn. Mable
Foster, A T Patrick, X
Cannon. Fritz 2 Webster, Harry
Halfway, Robert
j. A. ARNENT, p. NJ.
One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
Jhas o Whist g Was uale Ter.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08
This years wheat yield in the United
States 10 zoo, 600, 900 bushels, the largest
crop on record.

A full and complete stock of under
takers goods has been received at the
Crescent Furniture and Carpet House.
The Globe-republican., 1898-09-08

There has been no rain, except two
very light showers, since August eth,
when the rainfall was 2. OF inches.