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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17
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Some PoI.ts on Grasses.

Bromus inermis is a good grass for
dry situations. 1t has this against it.
that 1t grows in punches. and the seed
is very expensive We have seen it
succeeding well at the Wisconsin sta
ton. 1t grows well in light. sandy
soil, but is not averse to clay soil.
Some seedsmen advise sowing 20
pounds to the acre. Seed catalogues
list the seed at 80 cents per pound in
pound lots to SIS per 100 pound lots.
Bermuda grass is used extensively
in the Southern States, but is not con-
sidered hardy in the North. 1t is be-
lieved, however, that it will do well
for the purpose of soil binding even
in the sections of the country where
it freezes down to the ground 1t
weighs 35 pounds to the bushel.
Rhode Island Bent Grass (Agrostis
Caneria) is one of the best for lawns.
as 1t makes a good turf. 1t weighs II
pounds to the bushel.
Creeping Bent Grass (Agrostis Sto-
lonifsra) Is g. lawn grass OF fine tex
sture. AS its name indicates. it roots
from the stalks Its weight is 20
pounds to the bushel.
Kentucky Blue Grass (Poa Praten-
sis) il also called June Grass and
Meadow Grass. 1t is valuable both for
pastures and lawns. 1t grows from
early spring till late fall but is best
during the early part of the season.
1t should not be sown alone for pas
ture as 1t does not yield a large amount
of forage after maturity. 1t Is good
drouth resister. 1t is slow in getting
established, but once established, 1t
persists. 1t weighs Ia pounds to the
bushe1
Canada Blue Grass (Poa compressa)
is much like Kentucky blue grass but
is, preferable in the more northerly
parts of the United States and in Can
ada. 1t is a fiat stemmed grass and has
creeping root stocks. Its weight is IA
pounds of seed to the bushel.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17
Testing Russian wat.rm.lons.

AoSCin8 Russian Waeorm eionS
S. H. Fulton, in charge Of the sub
station at South Haven, Michigan, re-
ports: Last spring seeds of 81 varie-
ties of watermefons were received for
trial from the Department of Agricul-
ture, Washington, D. G. Quite large
proportion of these new varieties came
from Russia and other European coun-
tries. The seed was planted May 20,
in sandy loan well enriched with wood
ashes and stable manure. With few
exceptions the seeds germinated. and
the plants grew thriftily. The first
melons ripened about the 18th of Au-
gust A few of the later kinds failed
to mature before the close of the sea-
SON. Nearly all varieties bore small
melons and the quality in most in
stances was not very good. A number
of kinds had light-colored flesh vary
ing from creamy white to orange yell
low. A few varieties proved to be
winter kinds. The latter were all of
small size and had hard gourd-like
shells. The quality of most of the
1ater-ripening kinds was no doubt
much impaired by cold. wet weather
in September.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17
CuItur. for Corn.

Dr. L. NJ. Ayres of Champaign Coun-
ty. Ohio. writes to the Farmers Re-
view: In q wet season give corn shall
low culture. In a dry season plow
deep. The farmers in this county that
use the old-style double shovel plows
come out ahead and produce from fve
to fifteen bushels more corn TO the
acre than do those that follow the
lovel cultural methods
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

she went on Dick. I'm going to be
married."
Now Dick had often imagined
her telling him this very thing. and
himself nobly resigning her, acknowl-
edging his own utter unworthfness
wishing her joy, and so on A quite
human sort of picture and one that
most lovers have sometimes conjured
up. Nevertheless, it hit him hard.
and the only speech he could frame
was the very unromantic, yet natural
question, who to-"
You know-Denny''
But isn't this rather sudden7"
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

Celery is such a delicacy that 1t
should be in the garden Of every farm
home. Probably more than any other
crop it is left to professional growers.
The result is that there are many farm
tables on which it never appears. 1t
requires a cool moist soil, well en-
riched. and must not be permitted to
suffer from drouth. Its natural soil is
found in lowlands, where the subsoil
is never reached by the roots of the
plants Celery should be sown In q
seed bed in the spring to give it good
start for the summer crop. Seed for
the late fall crop may be sown out of
doors in May. Where there is a water
supply in reach by a hose the growing
of celery Is easy. The land should be
treated to a good dressing of manure
yearly. unless naturally very rich.
High land is seldom suitable for the
growing of this plant unless it is deep
ly plowed, well manured and thor
oughly pulverized. Reclaimed marshes
are the places indicated by nature for
the growing of celery. but it can be
grown in almost any well cultivated
garden.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17
Planting Trees

Bulletin 80. Oklahoma Experiment
Station: The soil in which trees are
to be planted should be given as thor
ough preparation as for any other crop
1t should be plowed to a depth of at
least eight inches and firmed down by
repeated harrowings. Where trees are
to be planted for shade the holes
should be dug large and deep, three
feet each way is not too large, and
filed in with surface soil to the depth
at which the trees are to be set. This
work should be done as long as pos
sible before the time for planting the
trees. and il now, the soil that is
filled into the holes should be satura-
ted with water before setting the trees
Trees that do not have good roots
should not be set where they will be
exposed to the direct force of the wind
When transplanting, set the roots at
about the same depth as that at which
they grew naturally, and press the soil
firmly about the roots. This is a very
important point and frequently neg
lected-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

Where two or more checks occur I'm
the same shoot, the buds below the
outermost check grow in more cases
than those below the lower check.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

1t Is truly a surprise to see how
many dairymen neglect sailing the
cattle 1t is well to keep a lump of
rock salt in the yard
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17
Foreign Tour for Gov. Wood.

Governor General Leonard Wood.
after the evacuation of Cuba, will be
granted a long leave of absence, which
he is to spend abroad with his fam
lily.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

"To-morrew" is the excuse of the de-
linquent and the spur af the iRdSs-
trious.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

Soils that are unflt for cultivation
can be used to advantage for poultry.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1902-05-17

Atheists and infidels waste time talk
ing to mother who gazes with tear
wet eyes at a baby's empty shoe.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
WILL FILE SUIT TO-DAY
COMMISSIONERS SEEK TO RECOVER
$4,000 FROM AUDITOR.
Based on the Demand Recently Made
by Romus r. Stuart-Other Cases
i'm the Courts.

County Attorney Martin Hugg will this
morning file suit against Harry b. Smith.
county auditor, for the recovery of about
$4,000 alleged to have been illegally al
lowed him since April q, 1899, by the
County Commissioners. The suit is the re-
suit of the demand made on the commits
sioners by Romus F. Stuart some time ago.
In this demand Stuart related a number of
alleged illegal allowances and formally de-
manded that the county government pro-
coed against Smiths bond for the amount
named, which was approximately 200.
The law provides that suit must be filed
within thirty days after the demand by
the County Commissioners, or their lack
of intention TO file suit must be made
known to the author of the demand. In
this event a taxpayer may bring suit
against the county officer charged with
receiving more money than allowed by
law, and in case the suit is decided iii ia
vor of the plaintiff he is allowed a portion
of the money recovered. 1t was said at
the time the demand of Stuart was made
that he intended to bring suit in case of
the refusal of the County Commissioners,
in hope that he might recover and be al
lowed a percentage of the public money
recovered He has a case now pending in
the higher courts against ex-County Treas
urer William III. Schmidt.
The suit to be filed to-day against Auditor
Smith will be based on the county reform
law, as demanded by Stuart. This law did
not become operative until April q, 1899,
and claim for allowances made since that
date are ali that can be properly demanded
in complaint based on the law The other
allowances, dating back to the beginning Of
Auditor Smiths first term in the office, in
1885, may be sued for under the fee and
salary law provisions should a decision
against the auditor be made by the lower
court in the first case.
The suit will be filed in the Superior Court
and will be given first place on the calen-
dar The trial will be commenced as soon
possible, the attorneys for Auditor
Smith, Hawkins q Smith, are anxious to
have the case tried quickly. The county
attorney is anxious that the case be dis
posed of as soon as possible, because il will
be carried to the Supreme Court before it
Is ended for q definition of the statutory
provision for allowances of expenses to
county officers. Under the reform law the
suit must be brought In the name OF the
State of Indiana on the relation of the
Board of County Commissioners. Under the
other law the Board of Commissioners may
bring suit direct.
The questions involved in the case are
purely of the law. Smith. through his at
torneys, ii is expected, will file a demurrer
to the complaint which, admitting the facts,
will defend the position of the auditor on
the ground that the county reform law
clearly provides for such allowances as are
alleged to be illegal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
OLD FOGY KNEW
Experience Teaches People.

My parents considered coffee simply
harmless beverage for old and young, so
when mere baby commenced to drink
1t. aud when i reached womanhood found
myself troubled with nervousness, head
ache and an irritable temper, and TO OBJ
tain relief / drank more and more coffee.
thus adding tuel to the fire.
"I grew worse. until life was one black
night OF pain. My nerves were shattered.
body wrecked with suffering, my stomach
gave out and utterly refused to digest the
most simple foods, and finally / lay for
weeks starving and longing for food but
unable to eat more than just enough to
keep me alive.
while in this state my next-door neigh
Dor brought In fragrant cup that SUM-
posed was some grade of coffee and
although had suffered so terribly from its
effects. the temptation was too strong TO
resist. and 1 drank it with relish. L noticed
IL had a rich. agreeable taste, and drank
Il without distress. She repeated the kind
ness two three mornings.
Il began to congratulate myself that IL
was not coffee that hurt me, after all. |
was assuring my friend of this gay
when she astonished me by saying that [
was not drinking coffee, but a pure food
drink called Postum Food Coffee, made
from nourishing grain for building up the
system and nerves, instead or tearing them
down.
IT then began TO drink Postum regularly,
and TO get we'll slowly but surely. To-day
1 am a strong. hearty woman: my nervous
system is entirely rebuilt, and win a re-
serve force or strength IN time OF need,
sleep well and awake refreshed and bright
for each days task. with no indigestion or
stomach trouble, and a good. strong, active
brain ready for any mental strain or toll
There is doubt on earth that coffee
nearly killed me-
"a friend of mine was obliged to resign
her position as school teacher because OF
extreme nervousness caused by coffee
drinking. / induced her 20 use Postum In
place OF coffee, and at the end of four
months she began teaching again. her nerv-
BUSINESS gone. and feeling and looking ten
years younger. her sallow complexion hav-
Ing become a beautiful. healthy bloom >
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle Creek.
Mich.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
Grand total from all sources. 49,. .s373, 243.

INTERESTS OF THE SCHOOL.
The boards appointed a committee, COM
posed of nine trustees and visitors, to
make thorough study of the conditions
necessary to a continued growth of the
university and tn draft a plan of organiza-
ton that will best promote the develop
ment of the school. This may mean COM
plete reorganization of the university. The
committee will submit its report at the
annual meeting of the boards next June.
The members OF the committee are: Will
lam Newkirk, of Connersville; n. T. De
Pauw, OF New Albany; j. Il. lglehart, or
Evansville; Hugh Dougherty, of Button;
ID. NJ. Wood, of South Bend; G.. f. KEEPER.
of Lafayette; NJ. v. Beiger, of Mishawaka;
the Rev. G. u. Wade, of Muncie, and the
Rev. Charles e. Bacon and Secretary Felix
L. McWhirter, of Indianapolis.
The boards adopted a recommendation
that ground be laid aside for site for
the new Y. NJ. G. A. building, which is to
be erected at De Paw, and the matter
was referred to the executive committee.
In addition to those whose names have
there were present at the meeting Presi-
dent II. A. Goblin; the Rev. Salem b. Town,
of Greencastle; the Rev. Layton c.. Bent
ley, of Brazil; John III. Doddridge, of
Greencastle; A. L. Mason, of Indianapolis;
D. G. Hamilton, of Chicago; c. G. Cloud,
Muncie; the Rev. NJ. T. Farr. of Evans
Vile; the Rev. Lewis F. Dimmitt. of Bloom
ington; Richard s. Tenant, of Terre
Haute; j. Smith Talley. of Terre Haute;
William H. Adams, of Bloomington;
Charles E. J. MeFarlan, of Connersville;
bert Hurlstone, of New Albany, and Harry
III. Whitcomb, of Shelbyyille
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
INDIANA ARTISTS.
A Critic Finds Much to Approve in
Their Community of Feeling.

Their Community of Feeling.
A writer in the current issue of Harper's
Weekly. describing the exhibit of the So
ciety of Western Artists lately opened in
st. Louis. has this to say of the produc-
tons of the "Hoosier group
1T Is not within the province of the pres
ent writer TO forestall by a verdict of her
own the opinions Of others on the works of
the Society of Western Artists She in
tends only to call attention to two interest
ing facts noted with regard to the charac-
ter of the paintings. These facts seem to
her to indicate striking contrasts in the
personalities of the artists, and to vouch
for the vitality and the seriousness of the
art movement in the West. On taking
first rapid survey of the exhibition one Is
struck by startling family resemblance
between a number of landscapes of no
mean workmanship. On investigation they
prove TO come from the 'HOOsier group
Adams, Forsyth, Steele and Stark, all In
dianapolis painters-re-enforced by Meakin,
of Cincinnati. There is atmosphere espe-
cially in Meakins and Adamss work
There is skillful handling of perspective
and there is the actual stimmung of the
changeful fertile. smiling or brooding West
In these paintings. Mist and Sunlight and
Silence, by Meakin, and Adamss 'Somber
Gloom OF the Hills excel i'm these respects
Meakin being happier in the treatment of
his skies. This phenomenon of an entire
group, possessing solidarity Of feeling and
homOgeneity OF Interpretation, seemed 10
me a hopeful sign. 1t shows that there is
a consciousness of relationship, such as
that leading to such happy results abroad
in the well-known group known as the
Glasgow painters, and again in the little
nest of artists in north Germany calling
themselves the 'WornSweder.' g"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
ARTHUR j. SIMPSON INDICTED.
Twelve Counts Charge Him with
Forging Draft for S4,6SS.4O.

The new indictment prepared by John s.
Duncan, assisting in the prosecution of Ar
thur j. Simpson, formerly the bookkeeper
of the Warman- Black Chamberlain Com
pany, stock dealers at the Union stock
yards, contains twelve counts of forgery.
The first Indictment returned bv the grand
jury was nollied on a motion by the state
and the substitute prepared and returned
by the Jury. The new indictment carried
with it a bond of $4,000, which was fur
nished by Simpson.
The twelve counts in the new indictment
charge Simpson with forging and uttering
a draft on the Fletcher National Bank of
this city, forging the names of b. j.
Smiley, of Indianapolis. and James r. Stof-
fell of Charleston, n. C, and attempting to
swindle all of these parties of the face
value of the drafts, 6SS 10. Simpsons case
is to be tried in the Criminal Court after
the ghoul cases are disposed of. He has re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
Revision of Corporation Laws.

To the Editor of the Indianapolis Journal.
There is always more or less talk about
the incompetency and dishonesty of the
members of the General Assembly. but the
fact remains that a large majority are
worthy and representative men who desire
to lesfslate in the interest of the State
The peoples earnest demand for better
law is seldom denied by the Legislature.
Our splendid tax laws were the result of
demand from the people, who spoke direct
ly or through the press. The Australian
ballot law. the fee and salary law, the
county and township reform laws, and the
better building and loan and insurance
laws, all came because the people made
clear their demands. To me II is apparent
that the people now desire a revision of
our laws governing private corporations.
In these days, when business is so largely
done by corporations, and half dozen
new corporations are organized daily, We
have cutgrown the laws, many or which
were enacted half a century ago. Amend
mente to the voluntary association law or
the manufacturers and mining act have
been made from time to time. until they
are but a patchwork. The whole should
be revised, not hurriediy, but thoroughly.
Some needed amendments might be enact
ed at the coming session. but the best thing
to do would be the creation of a commits
sion to act In conjunction with the secre-
tary of state and report two years hence.
There is always objections TO commissions,
but in this instance l believe it is the only
way to get the best results.
Our laws as they now stand are not
strict enough in reference to the organiza-
ton of companies. The State should know
that capital stock has been paid in, and
that the company starts out worth the full
value of paid-up stock. When once or
ganized our corporations are not required
to make any report TO the State. To be
sure, there Is statute requiring a certain
class of corporations to publish annual re-
ports in newspapers. but for the want of
proper penalties Ii is a dead letter. Be-
sides, reports published in that way are
only for a day, and are gone. Annual re-
ports showing names and addresses of Off
GERS, and verified statement of assets and
liabilities should be filed with the secretary
OF state for the inspection of all interested
parties, at all times. The statutes should
be amended In very many ways, to the end
that creditors and common stockholders
may be better protected in their rights.
CHARLES +. REdY
Indianapolis, Dec. 9.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
THE COURT RECORD.
SUPERIOR COURT.

SUPERIOR COURT.
Room John L. McMaster, Judge
Frederick Marschke VS. the Indianapolis
Street-railway Company; damages. On
trial by jury.
Room flames NJ. feathers, Judge.
Fairhaven Land Company VS.. Hugh
Grudy ct al. Dismissed Judgment against
defendant for costs
Lula Storms VS.. Indianapolis Street-rail-
way Company; damages. Dismissed. Judg-
ment against plaintiff for costs.
Room 3-Vinson Carter, Judge.
Thomas H. McKern VS.. L., d. & w. Ry.
Co.; damages. Jury returned verdict for
plaintiff for 5000.
note and attachment. Dismissed and costs
paid.
Sarah L. Gundelfnger ct al. VS.. Joseph w.
McIlvain ct al; suit to quiet title. Evil
dence heard. Submitted to court.
CIRCUIT COURT.
Henry Clay Allen. Judge.
Mamie Dean VS.. Mathew E. Dean
Defendant withdraws cross complaint. Sub
mitted to court. Evidence heard. Finding
for plaintiff, decree of divorce. Custody OF
children. by agreement of parties, awarded
Ralph Z. Dean and Esther r Dean Judg-
ment against defendant Tor costs. Defend
ant ordered to pay into court $40 per month
Susan F. Wall VS.. Frederick w.
Wall. Submitted to court Argument
heard. Finding for plaintiff. decree of d.
vorce. Plaintiff given custody of minor
children, Frederick W., John and Carl.
Judgment against defendant for costs.
Lawrence S. Hill VS.. Mary L. Fill.
Submitted to court. Finding on complaint:
decree of divorce. Judgment against plain
tiff for $500 alimony and costs Ordered that
household goods in defendants possession
be retained by her. Custody of child, Law
renee A, given TO defendant.
CRIMINAL COURT.
Fremont Afford. Judge
Thomas Rhoades; violating pure food law.
On trial by jury. Finding of not guilty
NEW SUITS.
Mary ]. Zoler VS.. Mathew Sauter: dam
ages, 5000 Circuit Court.
Bessie May Cochran VS. Lander c. Coch-
ran: divorce. Superior Court Room |.
James s. Cruise VS.. Silas l. Phipps ct al :
complaint to quiet title. Superior Court
Room ?.
James s. Cruise VS.. Julius Newmeyer ct
AL; complaint to quiet title. Superior Court
Room ).
James S. Cruise VS.. Constantine Newton
ct al; complaint to quiet title. Superior
Court, Room l.
Mary Copeland VS.. Harvey Parker: dam
ages. $500. Circuit Court.
Mary Copeland vs.. Louisa Parker; dam
ages, $500. Circuit Court
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
LEWIS DISMISSES SUIT.
He Had Brought an Action Directed
at Fair Bank.


The suit of Zimri G. Lewis against Will
lam Iron, the Terre Haute Brewing Com
pany and others for damages in the sum
OF 5000 was dismissed from the docket
of Room g. Superior Court. yesterday.
Lewis, through Eli F. Ritter, his attorney,
filed suit against Iron and others in Octo-
Der for damages and an injunction to pre-
vent the opening of Fair Bank, Irons
North Illinois-street resort, next spring
His claim for damages was based on al
legged depreciat alton of the value of his prop
erty-real estate directly opposite Irons
garden. Iron and the brewing company
were represented in the suit by Healing s.
Hugg.
Martin Eugg entered a motion for a
change of venue from Marion county on
Dec. 3, and this was sustained by Judge
Carter, who ordered the case to the Han
cock Circuit Court for trial. The dismissal
was a surprise to the attaches of the court,
and none OF them can explain Lewiss ac-
ton. The attorneys in the case declined
to discuss the settlement of the suit, and
would not name the terms OF the COM
promise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-12-11
NEW BUSINESS CONCERNS.
Anderson Art Metal Company, Capt.
talixed at 100000, Incorporated.

The Anderson Art Metal Company, of
Anderson. incorporated. The capital stock
is 100000. and the directors F. IA. Gre
yer, Grace L. Grever and James +. Grever.
The Malone Coal Company, OF Clinton.
Incorporated. The capital stock is SO 900
and the directors are A. l.. Morey. j. w.
Robb. NJ. V. Robb. H. q. Dies and b. Ii.
Morgan, OF Clinton.
The Economy Manufacturing and Supply
Company. of Chalmers. Incorporated The
capital stock is $500 and the directors are
s. B. Hughes, Jesse M. Brown. George w.
Grove. John H Smith and +, C Christy.
The Cohasset Land Company, OF India ma
Harbor. incorporated. The capital stock is
$4,000 and the directors +. T.. Maitland
Nj. Clark, F. w. Taylor, J. q. Ralston and
Edmund Grinnell.
The Maumee Valley Athletic Club OF Fort
Wayne. Incorporated. The directors are
August Jacks, Vernon Chisholm and c. A
Giles.
The Hammond Board of Trade ircor-
porated.