The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-12-18
The Cone Elauer

The Cone Flower.
Some ten years ago Prof. L. e.
Sayre, Of the department Of pharmacy
of the University of Kansas, called at
tention to the medicinal value Of one
of our Kansas weeds, the root of which
was recognized as valuable agent in
the treatment of various skin dis
eases such as eczema. Since that time
the demand for the root has become
SO great that collectors in the parts of
the state where the plant grows album
dainty report that there is danger of
an determination of the weed. The
botanical name of the plant in ques-
ton is ''Echinacea angustifolia." The
common name is Gone Flower" or
BLACK Susans;;" the more vulgar name
is ''Nigger Head" Recent reports
show that no less than 100, 900 pounds
of the root have been sent out Of
Rocks county during the past year.
Prof. Sayre is now interesting himself
in the protection of the weed against
determination 1t takes the plant
about five years to develop to the
growth when it reaches it's maximum
value, and it requires, or at least, pre-
ferS calcariouS, somewhat rocky soil
for its growth. AS the root is now
| bringing about so cents a pound. and
the collecting of 10 to 20 pounds day
lucrative the collection of this plant
has been in the comparatively barren
regions of the northwest.
University Courses for Teachers.
The University of Kansas expect,
to offer work during the spring espe-
cially for teachers. The work will be-
gin about April 1 and will cover one
half term. This will give many per-
sons who cannot spend the winter in
college work the opportunity of begin
| ming or completing work for degree
by taking the spring and summer work
at the university. The spring work
will be so connected with the work of
the summer session as to give contin-
| uity to it all.
Reunion of X. o. E1-students.
The reunion OF ex-students of the
Kansas university will be held in the
Y. w. c. A. rooms at Topeka on De-
cember 80 from to 7:30 p. m. Sup
per at 6 o'clock. Chancellor Strong
will preside at the supper. Prof James
H. Garfield, Of New York city, will be
present.
Conl Discovery ut Onaga.
1t is claimed that coal in paying
quantities has been discovered near
Onaga. Onaga is on the proposed route
of the Topeka & Northwestern railroad
which is to connect Topeka with the
Central branch at Frankfort.
Thompson Will Get 100000.
The amount that Col. Edward D.
Thompson, of Lawrence, will receive IS
| result of the settlement of the es-
tate of his uncle, Frank Thompson
of Ballston Spa, N. Y, is 100000.
Kelly, Calderhead, SeatOn.
Three Kapsans are applicants to sue.
coed Col. Sidney G. Cooke on the ma
tional soldiers home board-Rev. Ber-
nard Kelly, Capt. John Seaton and
Congressman Calderhead..
Too Much Tobacco.
A Hutchinson woman has filed suit
for divorce, alleging that her husband
is tobacco fiend. even using the weed
in bed to the extent of staining her
pillowslips.
Too Much Scandal.
Judge Madden took the opportunity
to denounce the Emporia lawyers on
| the overdue amount of scandal that
gets before the court in their court Pc
| titiOns.
Corn IL Still King.
While Kansas in 1903 raised Its big.
gest crop of wheat, the value was only
| $50, 000, 900, compared with $57, GOO, 900
for the years corn crop.
Cloud Holds the Banner.
Cloud county holds the banner for
average yield of corn per acre in 1903
80 bushels Jewell county raised the
most bushels, over 1000, 900.
Probably w. 1. Stuart.
The wise prophets pick Judge W. 1.
Stuart, of Troy, as the successor of
John c. Pollock on the Kansas su-
preme bench.
For the National Soldiers Home.
Congressman Curtis will ask con-
! gress for $35, 900 for improvements at
the national soldiers home in Leaven-
| worth county.
Arrested the Hatchet.