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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Y LII dtCu, WOIL1 dE i6&st pI.OO 10 T.
z the ridiculous price of
IZ We have just received anC
~ flannel in the most beautif
lE 81. so values, at
Il S;
SPECIAL NOfICE-Remt
II money box. this is the last
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A fair sized crowd listened to S.
Ashbaugh, in the court house SatuT-
day afternoon. The Epperson Mill
tary Band furnished some most excel
lent music.
Wallace 8 photo car is in Great BEND {,
by the postofice Call on me if you
want the best photos you have ever
had. WALLACE.
Judge FEEDER took time from the
campaign to perform the marriage
ceremony for John Sturgeon and
Mary Gardner, both of Great Bend,
last Thursday.
Some of the boys are now question
ing: Is the young republican club
| at Great Bend Burton machine, or
Long machine? Will HiDnissy
please inform Dooley?
The total registration in Great Bend
this fall is 40 Two years ago the
total vote cast in this city for presi-
dent was 685 The vote this year
will probably be $50 or 755
RIGHT Now-Is good time to look
up that Heater. Cook Stove or range
you want to put in. You can fad the
BEST MADE sold at right prices too, a.
MILLER & HEMKER s
| A young man named Hooper, work
ing for Lee Smell. south of the river,
accidentally lodged a pistol bullet in
his knee, Sunday evening. He is
being cared for al the home Of Bruce
Jones.
AL johnson was up from Stafford
county, Tuesday. He says the Demos
Gratis and Populists of Stafford county.
know exactly where to find the cir
Gle under the rooster. and the kind of
CROSS to make in it.
W. Fl. Russell. who was a valued
printer on the DEMOCRAT and Daily
Graphic, in 1887 8, came down from
Larned Wednesday to witness The
foot ball game. MIR. Russell favor ed
this Office " it'll a social call.
THE MAJESTIC, all maileab,e range
is made to last a life time. They will
do the work with third less fuel than
any o.her There is not breakable
piece ab"ut them for they are COD.
structed throughout Of finest grade of
steal For sale by the The GREAT
BEND IMPLEMENT Co
If you are in need of heating stove
come in and look over our line. You
will find first class goods at bargain
prices Having bought our stoves il
carload lots and the recent freight wa
cheaper rates, we ara In position t
make you prices that are attractive
!, THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Aunt Dinah's Huskin' Bee" bat
I right smart lot of the boys and gal
s out. Tuesday night. The folks al
, arriv purity airly an stayed till mig
midnight. an whilst some of til
r young bucks were 8 little too OF
g streperous, and passel OF the ga
> were mite shy. everybody peared
,. be havin' buncomb good time, an
n the sisters OF the church are nigh,
well pleased owe, the collection.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

The friends of Miss Alice Herne
gave her a pleasant surprise par ty
tuesday evening of this week, the
OCCASION being her birthday anniver-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Charley Boy q Lad some 2nd growth
potatoes up town the first of the
week that were due. The first crop
was dug the last of June aud first of
Inlu
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

W. II. Russell, who was valued
printer on the DEMOCRAT and Daily
Graphic, in 1887 8, came down from
Larned Wednesday to witness The
foot ball game. MIR. Russell favor ed
this Office With social call.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

county, Tuesday. He says the Demos
Gratis and Populists of Stafford county.
know exactly where to find the cir
Gle under the rooster. and the kind of
Cross to make in it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Judge FEEDER took time from the
campaign to perform the marriage
ceremony for John Sturgeon and
Mary Gardner, both of Great Bend,
last Thursday,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

THE MAJESTIC, all mailesb'e range
is made to last life time. They Will
do the work with third less fuel than
any o:her There is not breakable
piece abnut them for they are COD.
structed throughout Of finest grade of
steel For sale by the THE GREAT
BEND IMPLEMENT Co
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

A marriage license was this week
issued to F. l. Flatterty and Cora M
Rose.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Mrs. John 0 Brian is visiting her
daughter Mrs Boyle, at Kansas City
this week. Mrs. Boyle. who is an
actress, Will sail for Europe in Novem-
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

If you are in need of a heating stove
come in and look over our line. You
will find first class goods at bargain
prices. Having bought our stoves in
carload lots and the recent freight wa
cheaper rates, We ara In position to
make you prices that are attractive.
THE GREAT BEND IMPLEMENT Co.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

OLD IRON wanted. and we will pay
cash tor it. GIissman & aaege.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Some of the boys are now question
ing: Is the young republican club
at Great Bend a Burton machine, OF
a Long machine? Will HiDnissy
please inform DOoley2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

A young man named Hooper, work
ing for Lee Smell. south of the river,
accidentally lodged pistol bullet in
his knee. Sunday evening. He is
being cared for al the home of Bruce
IoD6a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Joe Walter was up from Stafford
filling his republican friends tuil of
fairy stories, Saturday. And his
friends are not the only thing Joe fills.
when he comes to the Bend. 2
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.
Hot Chill at the II A
A new photographer in town.
Bulbs. Bulbs. See Mrs. Ella Stoke.
Sheet Music at Rathbun. s. McCon-
nell's.
G. N. Johnson returned, Tuesday,
to California.
Fred BrinIng was up from Rice
county, Tuesday.
Col. Stewards was over from Hois.
ington. Saturday
Fire Co. meeting tonight-all mem>
bers should be present.
Hear Hon. w FL. Carpe inter-, at
Hoisington, tonight-the 3Ist.
Two Shepherd pups for sale. En-.
quire at DEMOCRAT Office.
Political meetings in every town in
the county. Saturday Dight.
Orville Weitmer and wife returned
Saturday from Pennsylvania
G. B. Brooker and wife return, this
week to their home at Cleo. Ok.
Mrs. j. Rasor, wife of the Mo. P.
agent here. is visiting in Ohio.
OLD IRON wanted. and we will pay
cash tor it. GIissman & aaege.
A marriage license was this week
issued to F. l. Flatterty and Cora M.
Rose.
Mr. and Mrs. Mccormack, of Rams
som. Ill are visiting relatives about
Galatia.
Some of the ditch cases are due to
come up in the District Court at Lyons,
this week.
Jake Gustin aud family of Galatia,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Extra value in Eiderdown Dressing sacques
At just Price
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Mrs. j. Rasor, wife of the Mo. P
agent here, is visiting in Ohio.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

The total registration in Great Bend
this fall is 40 Two years ago the
total vote cast in this city for presi-
dent was 6S5 The vote this year
will probably be $50 or 755
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

G. r. BROKER and wife return, this
week to their home at Cleo, OK.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

RIGHT Now-Is good time to look
I'D that Heater, Cook Stove or range
you want to put in. You can fad the
BEST MADE. sold at right prices too, a.
MILLER & HEMKER
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31


There will be a grand democrat
rally at Eilinwood on Monday night,
Nov Sd, 10 be addressed by Hon. f.
Z. Hettinger of Hutchinson, and Hon.
Isom Wright. tx representative OF
Barton county. Both gentlemt are
entertaining aud Instructive speakers,
ME. Hettlnger speaking as tiueDtiy III
German as ia English. Be sure and
hear them.
A resolution, that 1t was the sense
of the business men of Great Bend
that ali reasonable efforts be made to
secure the establishment of a Baptist
college here. was passed &C the meet
ing Saturday night; and the board OF
| trustees OF the Commercial Club were
en- powered to appoint q committee t.
| work to that end. in conjunction will
the church society
| Orviile Weltmer, of the firm O
| Weltmer Bros, grocers, and Mis-
Edith Rhodes formerly of this city
we're married at the home of the brid
in Pittsburg, Pa on the 22d. The,
| will be at home in Great Bend afte
| November 18th. Both these youn
people are popular among our people
and Great Bend will be honored
Mrs Weltmer again making her HON
among rs. The DEMeCRAT jaius
universal congratulations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Buy now, these goods will be gene in . few
days-and prices certainly range no lower than
todays quotations.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Mems lined Goat gloves, made to wear. $50
value, during this sale At zQC q Dair
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1902-10-31

Orville Weitmer and wife returned
Saturday from Pennsylvania
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-18

by instilling in the school childIcn 4 love
for and knowledge of birds.
DR.. Buttrick then very beautifully arj
earnestly spoke of the spiritual and
! moral influence hat can be welded by in
cuicating in young people this rcvcr-
encc and love for Gods beautiful crca-
lures.
Many of the superintendent joined tho
Audubon Society, of which Supt. Joynei
is president, before leaving the hall.
Dr.. Dickerman and Supt. Il. P. Moses
Of the Raleigh city schools, We're recog
nizcd and welcomed.
Supt. Joyner then added 4 few word
of deep earnestness, to the effect tina.
it was one of The great desires of his
administration that the great mysteries
of Gods creation should be studied il
| the right way in the public schools.
Profs. Burkei- and stevens Of tn
A. and NJ. College, were then introduced
to discuss the teaching Of Agriculture
in the Rural Schools.
Prof. Rurl1ctt spoke OH Simple Meth
DDS of Teaching Agriculture. IN LegiD-
| ming his remarks he laid stress on the
, fact of the great number OF boys IL
North Carolina who we're destined I"
follow farming as a gainful occupation.
ana yet were 1duSht hStA'-AS " AZ"
things in the public schools. lie sale
that it was q modern marvel that an!
| bow should take to farming after thu
| training he had received in school.
1t was shown that agriculture can bf
taught in the rural public schools as
| we'll as in the A. and NJ. College. Prof
Burkctt spoke on seed selection, SOILS,
! and live stock. lie used corn to Hits
Ctl,yo-0J ma ~
! ears vert noted and contrastcd. Corn j.
governed by hcrcdity ike folks ana AMI
| mails. The ear with small cob in pro
! portion to grains Will produce ears like
| itself. The two ear stalk Will produce
| two ears, the one car stalk cnlV one
! etc. A careful selection of seed corn
| annually. will increase the yield and i'm
prove the quality. The same is true o.
| all other crops. In discussing soils he
showed by simple experiments no"
water rises in the soil, how water passes
| through the soil, the effect of niuiChlng,
and the principles Of drainage. His ap-
naratus consisted of lamp chlnneys'
| cheap wooden boxes, spOois OF thread
! old fruit cans, and the like simple cheap
things. Types Of animals were discussed
and described by simple drawings; for
dairy and for beef; for draft and 1ol
speed.
Prof. Stevens discussed mature Study
in Relation to Agriculture. Nature
study is the pTope foundation Tor aSfi-
culture, and leads to agriculture. LEI
n pupil raise an apple tree from sced
, graft it when it is one year old, replan'
it and prunc it properly each year; cul-
tnate it and keep it clear OF insects
thus learning for himself and i~nstructine
! his elders and neighbors. The vitality
and the purity OF seeds, the prevention
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-18

| house in his office. Accordingly. the
appointments for the township meetings
were made at this monthly teachers
meeting.
Everybody was invited, and teachers
ard pupils were questioned on the sub
ject Of attendance in the presence OF the
parents. As q result, the attendance
was doubled in many cases.
Another thing discussed was the i'm
provemeIt Of the school houses. with the
result that the parents would DO al
sorts OF things to improve the looks @:
the houses.
Prof. Crittenden. Of Wake Forest Col
lege, described a very excellent plan Tor
holding meetings. used " a lady sup
erintendent in one of the counties OF
Tennessee.
Supt. Brirson. Of Craven, reported that
they had had several real. good. profta-
bic rallies. from which he was looking
for good results. among them the adoP-
ton OF local tax in one or two OF the
districts.
The chairman expressed the pleasure
Of the meeting at the presence OF ex-
State Superintendent c. H. Mebane, who
was called upon to say something. He
said it was a very great pleasure to
him to look once more into the faces
of the county superirtendents. He con-
graduated them upon having arrived at
q time when generous friends from out
side had asked the privilege, in a sense
of brotherhood. of becoming our CO.
workers and co-laborers.
He made . BRIEF and very earnest talk
TO the superintendent ana was listened
10 with the greatest attention.
The next topic was, Teachers Lib
raries and curses Of Study for Teachers
The discussion was led by Supt. c. "
Massey, of Durham, who told of the
formation Of the Durham County Teach
ers' Association, with monthly meetings.
This association prescTibes a regular
course Of study for the teachers. The
average attendance has been about 70
per cent. Some of the teachers nave not
missed a meeting in five years. 1t was
in the association that the idea origi-
mated Of having teachers libraries.
While getting UP the teachers libraries
the idea was conceived of establishing
libraries for supplementary reading at
the different schools.
When the Legislature passed the law
providing for rural libraries the limit OF
six was subscribed for in ten minutes.
There are six things, he said, that
Durham needs and Will have, viz: /.
Reasonable consolidation Of districts;
?. A good school house in every district;
3. A good library III every school: 4.
q good teacher in every school: 5. local
taxation in every district; 6. q mild com
pulsory chool law
There was loud applause when the
sixth necessity was mentioned.
Before adjournment the chairman
recognized and welcomed President T.
| p. Hobgood, of the oxford Female Semi
nary; Prof. Walter Thompson, of the
Concord school and Prof. Hugh Nor
| son, Of the Raleigh Male Academy.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-18

th1S present day was not so much dic
sertatlons upon the evils of intemper-
ance. they were evident enough. PM
some practical business-like action ir
the direction of prevention was needed
physicians say, she stated, that tho
increase IN the longevity OF the human
race is que IN large measure to tho
'eaching or the nature of alcohol,
drinks in the public schools.
MISS Dlxon'3 address. which was very
inuch TO the point and very logically
ana forclbly put, was listened to wit
great attention and heartily app!auded
Inc chairman in behalf OF the confer
ence, thanked Miss Dixon for her excel.
lent and instructive words on this sub.
ject.
PRESIDENT f. P. Venable, of the Uni
Verslty OF North Carolina, was recog-
nlzed, and expressed his pleasure il
bringing to the conference the greeting
OF the University. 1t was extremely
fitting, he said, that this greeting should
De brought, for it was the big public
school of the State.
1t was to him personally a great pleas
ure to be present. During the last few
years he had taken heart of hope for
w olO1S u
t1onal lines. In these county superin-
tendents, he said. was the key to tLe
situation.
I'VE are doing a good work. we arr.
coming ahead, we are going to occur.
the place in the world that we ought
SUpt. Joyr1r said he knew he voiced
the sentiments Of the meeting in vel
coming the State Auditor, DR.. B. T
Dixon, who used to be in very truth 2
teacher, and who had been a constan
attendant upon the meetings.
Prof. Gilbert Pearson. of the Normal
and Industrial College, was then intto
duced and spoke upon the necessity @.
preserving the birds of North Carolina.
which he said were nearly all insectiyor-
Gus.
He called attention to their great yalu.
in destroying insects, as scavengers, etc.
and said it was we'll known that birds
were on the decrease. for many reasons
BY far the greatest cause of Gestruc-
ton, said he, was the coming of the
Northern hunters after our eastern birds
for their plumage, to be used by MILL
ners in the trimming of hats.
North of us, and South of us, he said
the seacoast was protected by game
wardens, but our own coast was not
guarded, and the birds were being slain
by the myriads.
The plume-hunters We're actua"-- -
ing into some of the counties and shoot
ing sonG-birds and even turkey-buz-
yards.
'Why,' said Mr.. Pearson. 4 have
walked the streets of Raleigh and seen
buzzard feathers on women's hats"
He said that the North Carolina Al
dubon Socity roposed to get the LeSis
latucc to pass such legislation as would
prevent the shipping out of the State OF
feathers for millinery purposes.
A great work could be accomplished
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-18

taste Of It. and the rest would be com
pa-ativeIy easily.
another use % the library should &c
to stimulate q desire for knowledge.
Those Who were not familiar With the
country districts hal n3 .Iea how I3ttln
desire there vas - know agtatus more
.baa ther already knrv
Noreovc~. tae |l5s-arg furnishes oap0r-
tua!,y so~ pleasure sa4 Improvement iaat
caui3 ret ~ atta u.f Id any other ~.
lha establishment OK these ltva.ss Iii
ihe cuiy avenue that 50 per geut & thr
rsor.e 81 <cr;a casc.a seye =: eet-
lr- Information
SsaI another use - thc lib~e-y Wa
81 provide subject matter t1- wholesome
thought ara conversation pc1s le 10 NOT
Trims an1 t1lN about anything els. hHt
VIVA. thsy a-a brought Ia contact wits.
The oaly uay 10 make people So b,ttrr
IS 10 provide thsm with something bots
ter ,o 30 Neasly Ill ..tle contentious
that come he.orc ;he boards Or ctaeat.ra
resell. FROM men NOT heir. aele 70 ltvo
outside ~ gheT elves
Thea the realms * eool COOKS ole-
waited the moral tone o. a communist
He had noticed splendid results In this
connection. = also stimulates the study
Of literature and history. s q Sal hal
been offered in hts county tor the hest
history 81 \orth Carolina oy 81 pupil sp
tEe rtbl.e schools. and FL hal doae ya.t
Sood IS fauiasriz.ns the ,~hiltran Ntth
The history ~ oG- St-.e. Iac rahi'.
spirited gentleman who het E.ysa ta.s
lac3al MS eol ] usttn g. n#>. Score
larry 81 state
Sn4t. E4eslalr dN,!, a|.auaCai.y aHrn
the caect en- moiains character anil
uahIrs high mtu.ed citizens - ac
r,ad.BS 81 lochs The rsaius hy j Icy
81 q l.J.e biography a5sat l4&e another
Leo or washington
As 81 s., >teu,lon ~ libraries. he lee
licsed that ;he les .st4sr ought g. g.yr
each oo0nty the privilege ~ increasing
rs numlnr or Ie-arlls 20 TEN.
Mach applause greeted SIlt Racs3alc
Whom rs concluded ENcr. eac Ire grt
lclt that he had strueA the kaSnotc TO
the Who'll" sltaatlou. all handled Ill with
i master hand
SUIT. Henderson. q q sell. SAID Ee
had found tA4t two hooks were always
necessary and slital3o i'm every library.
ono Vas tic Bible su8 'Na other waa ,ae
daily uarer. lie Sae y,.y earnestly
ON the tremendous Good that could be
b|roasht about by TN, rea1ine hallt.
Mr. Beam, az Person. called unon Col.
John s. cuuinehau. ~So uls present. IL
civ" his experience ia cet.tug "a certain
gentleman so ejre ot ais asans toward
the cause o. public education.
col. CUNINGIIAM'S OFFER
Col. Cunningham, aa1sd applause. arose
~(Continucl on Page Scvon)
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-18
AETERN SESSION.

The first thing after the RECOMMENDING
OF. the conference yesterday afternoon
Wa~ The reading Of a paper upon the
a"ege ity for the study in the public
s.H9ols Of the nature and effect upon
III" human system of alcoholic drinks
and narcotics, by Miss Eula Dixon, of
Snow Camp, representing the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union. The paper
bad been written by Miss Julia S. White,
Of Guilford College, superintendent Of
the department of scientific temperance
instruction in the North Carolina Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union.
Miss Dixon called attention to the act
OF 1891 providing for the very thing for
which she was making her plea, and
ma.o an earnest appeal for the proper
'.a hing of physiology and hygiene and
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 18??-19??, 1902-11-18

county was also short OF teachers. He
was e tho opinion that the Ian shoulG
b so modified that teachers be employ
81 BY the Board Of Education. under the
advice OF the county superintendent. for
IL mary oazes To ou-st.rc0es were
not familiar wltn the a~dar.at.l3tv OF
teachers . certain schools. In this way
practically III possibility a. .seorsti=al
Would e 6oae away With They had &C
tualIy been compelled. he said. So aI
county. 10 pass q rule that no tsachcr oc
employed IS rs ovn 1eirhtovaoo1 with
cut the consent E: the superintendent
Supt. Scarborough suggested that the
County Board OF Education. after con
saltatlon With the county superintendent;
and school committeeman. should employ
The teachers.
RURAL LIBRARIES.
Rural Libraries. their Use. Benefits
and Extension. was the mex, topic II
was discussed ~ Supt. ~. II Rarstale.
ii Pit. He stated ii the beginning .hat
he was il hearty sympathy wth local
tax. good school houses. and with every
th.rg that had been suggested out yon
might have all those things. aad vet gaNl
10 obtain that for which yol strive
There arc two essentials for,a school.
absolute essentials. YOU may haze a
school without a book. without 4 house.
But YOU must have a teacher ana YOU
must have a pupil"
He said that the hardest thing he had
TO contend with vas the education az
the people from p 10 - years Of age.
This phase he had not heard discussed
Yet IN the conference. But w can
never get local taxation Gntil something
is done TO educate these grown folks.
Who do the yotinE.
IN This connection. he said that the use
oe the books IN the libraries should not
be limited to the children. THUS NEAR.
OF education Of these older people would
&c placed within thcir reach which II
used. would dc very much toward secur-
:ns local taxation.
He said h believed tho most beneficial
thing done by the last Legislature was
the Inauguration tf this movement for
the establishment Of libraries.
All of tho various troubles spoken Of.
such as ignorance OF distances. ETC.,
could be relieved by changing the people.
and this could be done only BY means
Of these libraries. They ought TO he cir
c~ulating instead Of stationary.
lie said that at a recent meeting OF
thirty-fve Of his teachers, with seven
Ave had said they wanted libraries in
their districts.
These libraries ought to be used 50 as 70
create the habit OF reading. He believed
I skiilful librarian or teacher could get
, tie people Of the community into the
habit of reading. Let them once set q