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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Among the out-of-town members Of
the Knights Templar who were here
Sunday to attend the funeral Of the
late C. Q. Newcombe were Joseph
KOelsch, John Wolf, Henry Gerlof,
Chris Book and son, Siegel, D. C.
johnson, DR.. G. o. Spiers, R. C.
Spiers, R. B. Herold, DR.. H. B. Robi-
son, Frank Stivers, J. L. Ruddick
and John Ludwig, Of Ellinwood, and
W. H. Rice, Of lHOisington.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. q. w. Moses, M
Jennie Castle and Earl Wright Auts
ed to concordia last week Tor q -
with Mr.. wright's brother. who i've
a. that place. On account Il . Aeayy
rain over In that country they vsra
forced to leave the car and rstsrR
home on the train.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Mrs. Benefited returned TO Aer
home in Larred last Saturday after'
a visit Of a few days with her dangA-
ter, Ms. Leonard Gum, and family,
Her granddaughter, Thelma. accom-
panied her home for a short VISIT :.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Henry Steinle and John HOuska
took advantage Of the fine weather
of Saturday 20 auto over from Cleve-
land township to attend to some bus
mess matters and to visit with their
many friends here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18
ARE FARMERS REcEprIyE1

It is frequently asserted that the
agricultural bulletins and reports Of
the state experiment stations and Of
the United States Department Of Ag
riculture are seldom read, rarely saw
ed and their teachings little prac-
tieed by banners. The statement Is
frequently made also. that the farm
ers'' institute, as usually conducted,
is Of little value. Just now there Is
feeling quite general among bust.
ness men and agricultural teachers
agent, the man sent out TO bring BY
word Of mouth and ocular demonstra-
ton to the farmer the best known
farming practices, is the agency prob
ably destined TO become the most e.
ficient Of all in affecting farm prac,
tice.
In order to obtain some definite in
formation on these points, an inTes-
tigation was made recently by Prof.
W. ]. Spillman, agriculturist in charge
of the Office of Farm Management,
in four sections Of the country, the
East, the South, the Central North,
and the Middle West, where all these
agencies except the demonstration
agent, have long been in operation.
In this investigation four agents, each
familiar with agriculture, three being
agricultural college graduates, were
started out, either afoot or on motor
cycles, and asked to visit every farm
er, ON both sides of the road over a
route varying from 400 to 700 miles.
OF the 1898 farmers personally in
terviewed in this survey, about one
farmer in ever 1.5 visited takes a
farm paper, l in 2.3 receives agricul-
tural bulletins, 1 in 3.3 attends farm
ers' institutes, / in 6.5 belongs to
some agricultural organization, l in
AS writes to agricultural institutions
for advice, in 1913 has a few farm
books, l in II gets personal instruc-
ton from the county demonstration
agents in the South, and in 159
gets personal instruction in the North
and West. One farmer in every 2.S
said that none of these agencies was
helpful to him in his farming.
OF the farmers receiving bulletins,
4S per cent put into practice Some
thing learned from them, 81 per cent
of those attending institutes put into
practice suggestions made there,
while 70 per cent of those receiving
instruction from demonstration agen'S
in the South put into practice the in.
struction given.
The replies from 1859 farmers who
received agricultural bulletins, at
tended farmers Institutes, and took
farm papers, indicate that 81 per cent
of this number favor bulletins as the
most helpful source of information on
farming. IA per cent favor the farm
ers' institute while Sc per cent ia.
vor the farm papers.
In the case of the 81 farmers who
received instruction from county agri
cultural agents. took farm papers and
received bulletins "a per cent favor.
ed the demonstration agents, while 80
per cent favored the farm papers. So
far as the investigation is an indica.
ton, the agricultural press would
would seem to be at present the mos
efficient agricultural extension agenc
in reaching the farmer.-Kansas In.
dustrialist
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

NJ. H. Wright, one of the advance
men for the Redpath-Horner Chautau.
qua, was here last week looking over
the ground and making arrangements
concerning the Chautauqua to be held
here this summer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Henry Reinecke was here from
Heller Saturday to have a minor OPP
Grafton on one Of his eyes which has
been troubling him considerably for
some time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Mrs. Ethel York and three children
came in from Lamar, Colo, the first
of the week for a visit with her sis
ter, Mrs. K. Younkin and family,
and other relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Miss Mary Thies, who is attending
the Hutchinson Business college, was
here for a visit over Sunday with
her parents. She was accompanied
by her friend, Miss Griffith.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Mrs. E. R. Moses. accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Charles Lee,
of Salina, were in Kansas City this
week attending the grand opera.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18
A BARTON COUNTY farm
FOR SALE

4SO acres, miles from Olmitz, all
fenced and cross fenced; fine eight
room house; barn 34x1OO, big hay
NOW equipped with fork; plenty Of
good outbuildings, all practically new
good grove, plenty Of timber on
creek with lots of good springs. $50
acres in cultivation, 20 a. in alfalfa,
50 a. more of good alfalfa land along
the creek, IS acres in wheat, one
third of crop goes with place. This
is an ideal stock farm. Price, $500
per acre, $1,000 cash, sS4OO in two
years. balance on or before five years
at 6 per cent interest.
YOUNG & WERHAHN Land Co..
Great Bend, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Miss Marion Brinkman is in Kan
sas City for a visit Of a few days
with her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. F. Wilmer and other relatives and
friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

VIII OFT was here from near Heiz-
er last Saturday visiting with his
many old friends here and looking
after business matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Mrs. Sam WOllman came down
from lacrosse the first Of the week
for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs. H. S.
Born and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Frank Seeber, who is running a
hardware and implement store in
Sterling, was hAne for a visit over
Sunday with home folks.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

WANTED-First class man to work
on farm. Must be good hand with
horses. s25 per month. Two miles
west Of Rush Center. Address
w. L. BAILEY,
Rush Center, Kansas.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Mrs. Joe Walters went to Seward
the first of the week for a visit with
relatives and many old time friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18
YES TAYLOR Makes farm LOANS

Mrs. Emma ziegenbusch, Of MIN.
wood and sister, Mrs. Kuest, q -
kersfield, Calf, were here hst ~
day for a visit with Mr.. and Ora n
Zeigenbusch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-04-18

Miss Helen Wilcox visited with
friends in Hutchinson Sunday.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
ExHUME BODY TO
PROvEIDENTIFICATION

The body Of Norris Holland, the 10
Fszr-old boy, who met his death by a
fall from the top Of the Playhouse,
while II was in course of construction.
lofl August 20. was exhumed from
Eslverbrook cemetery yesterday af-
leynoon, and positively identified by
william Niblette, Of Salisbury, Nd.
ke that OF his half-brother Mr..
Eiblette called at THE EVENING
JOURNAL yesterday morning. and
told OF identifying his half-brother by
photograph, and stated at that time
that be did not expect to exhume the
body. as he was certain It was that
Of his half-brother. after he heard
The description given him by J. A.
Bader. the contractor, who employed
the boy to work on the theatre After
leaving THE EVENING JOURNAL Of
ice. however, Mr.. Niblette held a con-
ference with d sputy Coroner Harvey
E Nichols, and 1t was decided to ex-
hume the body to clear up any pos
sible doubt that might exist. The
body was replaced In the grave in the
Silverbrook cemetery, although the
boys father. Lambert Holland, OF
Pocomoke City, Nd, may later decide
TO remove the body to that place or
70 Salisbury. where It would be
placed beside his mother.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
SCHOONER BROWN WAS
BUILT IN WILMINGTON

The schooner Marjory Brown, a pic.
ture of which taken Just before the yes
sci sank 200 miles east of Sandy Hook
was printed in THE EVENING JOUR
NAL yesterday was built in Whining.
ton it was learned today.
The schooner was built in the yards
of the jackson and Sharp Company and
was a ur-master, lS5 feet long on
the keel, 40 feet wide and Is feet depth
in the hold. II was launched July IL,
1889, and was completed and sailed on
August 2s. The schooner registered
l,l50 tons and carried 500 tons OF
coal. II was built for Captain Marion
A. Osbourn Of Keyport. n. j., who was
swept overheard from the sooner and
drowned during a storm six years ago.
Captain Walker and the crew were
saved when the schooner sank few
days ago.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
OPEN DEPARTMENT
WITH MUSICALE

Keeping abreast of the times, and
taking another step to encourage buy
ing at home," the n. Snellenburg Com
pany, which will celebrate its eight
eenth anniversary as a Wilmington bus.
ines house tomorrow will open piano
department.
The store is a part of Wilmington, a
sort of an institution which stands fol-
progress and in adding this new piano
department takes the initiative. Noted
operatic singers have been engaged, and
a concert will be given in the new de-
partment tomorrow afternoon beginning
at 2.30 o'clock All Wilmington will
be welcome The program will be pre-
sented by such soloists as Helen Nc
Nance -Bentz, soprano; Mabel Cochran
Addison, contralto; Daniel F. Donovan,
tenor and David Griffin, baritone.
Miss Addison, contralto, is well known
to Wilmington lovers of music. She
alone will prove a great attraction at
the opening The whole program from
the first number to the last will prove
rare musical treat.
For some time the piano department.
of Snellenburg's store in Philadelphia,
has attracted many Wilmington buyers,
and desiring to further the sbuy at
home" spirit when all other things are
equal. the company has decided to oele-
brate its eighteenth anniversary in VIII
mington by adding the piano depart
ment.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
ALLIANCE CONVENTION OPENS

Opening services of the eighteenth
annual convention Of the Christian
and Missionary Alliance we're held in
the chapel, No. 504 West Fifth street,
last evening. with r members and
friends in attendance. who greatly
enjoyed the service of song and ad-
dresses from number of the conven-
tion speakers.
The Rev. w. T. Macarthur was the
speaker at the service this morning,
and the devotional service was led by
the Rev. Mr.. Herr.
At the service this afternoon the
Rev. Thomas Warsnip, the missionary
from China will lring "Tidings From
the Mission Field in South China"
! The Rev. d. Evans will open the
meeting.
| The praise service this. evening
will be in charge of the Rev. H. Mil
Ter Herr.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
Hints by May ManiOn
A NEW FALL COAT FOR SCHOOL

Box-plaited coats give long lines
that are becoming to the childish fig
ure. This one is made in that way
and can be worn with belt in true
Norfolk style or without, as in this
case. The big collar is pretty fea-
ture. too. and can be made square
or round, as may be liked. The sleeves
are made in two pieces each and can
be finished with rolled-over cuffs or
hens. Serge makes a very practical
material for such a coat Corduroy
is pretty for little girls, too. The
plaid trimming illustrated here is
pretty and attractive for little chill
dren, but plain color would be equally
fashionable. For the younger girls,
white broadcloth could be finished
with collar and cuffs of the same,
scalloped and embroidered by hand.
Shepherds plaid with trimming Of
solid rod worn with a red patent
Evening journal., 1913-10-24

a request before It had reached Coun-
Gil, and he had made some investiga-
ton and comparisons on the subject.
He thought it would be a good thing
TO allow the board the money for the
investigation and believed It would
be money we'll spent. He read from
the annual reports of two cities in
Massachusetts,, with a population
about equal to this city, to bear out
his assertion that there is something
radically wrong with the prices charg-
ed by local public service corpora
tons and also with the taxes they
pay. He first cited the reports OF the
gas and electric light companies of
Lynn, Mass. a city with, popula-
ton Of S9,336. The last census of
Wilmington showed a population of
S7.411, he declared, which is almost
the same. In Lynn, Mr.. Haney said,
gas is sold for rs cents a thousand
, feet, while in this city It is 95 cents
lie said the local rate is really $1.10
but 10 cents discount is allowed for
prompt payment. The gas company
in Lynn, Mr. Haney said, pays S52,-
S74S0 taxes to the city each year
Mr. Haney said the combined taxes
from all the local public service cor
porations is only s33,543.3S year
"That one gas company is paying
almost twice as much as all ouI
public corporations pay altogether
seems to be the truth" Mr.. Haney
said. yet they must be maklns
money" he declared as they declared
a dividend of Is per cent. on tho
: money invested. Mr.. Haney believed
that if the local corporations wer'
to pay the taxes they should right
fully pay, there would be no more
deficits in the city treasury.
Mr. Haney told of conditions Il
Evening journal., 1913-10-24

Springfield Mass, city with popu-
lation OF 1926 The gas company
In that city pays an annual tax OF
$4,000, while the gas company in
Wilmington pays about $4,000 or
$4,000 at the most. Yet in Spring
field they have S5 cent gas and de-
clare a dividend of IL per cent. on
the capital invested.
These gas companies must be
making money" exclaimed Mr..
Haney, as the one in Springfield is
paying II per cent. and the one in
Lynn 16 per cent. on money invested.
Now what must the gas company in
Wilmington be doing? We should
have so cent gas and cheaper cleo
tricity. Or, II we had IS cent gas |
would be satisfied" Mr. Haney spoke
of the electric light rates when there
was active competition here and
when electricity was much cheaper
than it is today. He believed the Local
corporations should pay higher
taxes.
Mr.. Haney favored giving the utilit,
board the money they asked for an,
more too if they wanted it for the sam
purpose, and he expressed the hope tha
the Council finance committee woul
see its way clear to give this assis
tance. He said he would call for a def
mite answer from the committee on mex
Thursday night.
Mr.. Stover, chairman Of the fnanc
committee, said that if the question j
called up next Thursday it would Civ
the committee only seven days to con
slider the subject, and he asked for NOR
time to consider it. He remarked tha
the committee is now accused of pilin
up a big deficit through the cost Of tn
new assessment. He expressed the wis
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
HANEY AFTER
LOWER RATES
ON LIGHTING
Thinks Consumers Pay Too
Much For Service, While
Companies Pay Too Little
in Taxes
FAVORS $4,000 FOR
UTILITIES PROBE

The request that Council allow
them at least $4,000 with which to
investigate tho rates charged by the
Wilmington and Philadelphia Trac-
tion Company, which was presented
to Council last night by the Board Of
Public Utilities Commissioners for
the second time, led to a comparison
of the rates charged by the corpora
tions of this city with those of other
cities Of the same size as Wilmington
by one of the members.
After the request had been read,
Mr.. Haney stated that he had seen
in the public print the notice that the
Utility Board intended to make such
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
FASHIONS AND FADS

The most convenient and fashion
able costume for afternoon wear is
the three-piece suit.
Very smart is the hat Of green vel
vet with a large white lace butterfly
poised at the side.
There are many long blouse coats,
with the belt or sash posed little
above the knees.
There are small collarettes of skunk
fur combined-with fox, dyed rose, pur-
pie or yellow.
Skirts are apt 10 have bias bands
OF net or silk half way up, which
looks like a short tunic.
II you want to be in fashion, the
waist of your blouse must not outline
your figure at any point.
Contrasts Of all kinds appeal 10
fashions whim. and furs are com
bined with sheer muslins.
, The one-piece frock should be
made OF peau de piche; broadcloth
wool poplin and fancy serges.
The winter gowns are trimmed with
taupe, blue, yellow or purple fox
skunk, tiger and leopard fur.
Lace is now seldom seen as a Goa
collar, plain fine muslin, Jap silk OF
charmeuse having taken its place.
Ruffies and shirrings and ribbons
are undoubtedly the best and mos
charming trimmings for the younl
girls dress.
The normal waist line dominates
in the suits. Some models have belt
arranged TO produce long or short
wasted effect.
The fiounced skirt Is by no meanl
confined to dressy costumes, for man,
street suits are designed with skirt
of this fashion.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
POSTPONE nIscrsSInN

City Council did not discuss the
riverfront question at their meeting
last evening as had been expected.
but the matter will be taken up by
Council next wednesday evening.
when the entire evening will be de-
voted to the discussion. The VIII
mington Terminal Company had de-
clined to participate 4 t-e discussion
as set forth In the letter they sent
to Council, which war printed In yes
terday's EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
BARR,S SATURDAY. CANDY.

Is a clean package" candy sold on
Saturdays only. at the special bargain
price of 29c a pound. We get a fresh
supply every week. You can buy It
only at Danforth's Drug Store, Mar
ket and Second Streets, every Satur-
day in the years
Evening journal., 1913-10-24

that Mr.. Haney was on the utility board
because he believed he would then
arouse some life in that department.
Mr.. Haney replied that he believed
there are men on the Board of Public
Utilities Commissioners who are work
ing for the interests of the people. This
ended the discussion.
Evening journal., 1913-10-24
BABY SHOP
ARNOLD KNIT BABY GOODS.

ARNOLD KNIT BABY GOODS.
Knit Gowns, single fold, c
months size, 75c; year, S5c; ?
year size, Csc
Gowns of single fold in heavier
weight, SOC, Csc, 75c and S5c.
Knit Night Drawers, from 2 TO
10 years, at 6Oc, 75c, S5c and SIPS
Cotton Bath Aprons, medium
weight, at 9Oc.
Knit Wash Cloths, size oxe, &c
each.
Knit Lap Pads, fleece faced,
i5xiS inches, at SOC.
Knit Bath Towels, baby size,
SOC each.
Knit Sleeping Caps for outdoor
sledping, at 30c each.
Arnold Wrappers in pink and
blAe stripes, 1, and 3-year size,
A c and zoe each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-28
en- unfavorable rumors from wash,nr.

on unfavorabic rumors from Washing
ton regarding Legislation.
The chief reason for the advance was
the growing conviction that this crop.
at It's best. can be only OF moderate
size.
Bulls claimed that much crop dam
age was done during the week
Posting OF tho weekly statistics was
followed by increased buying. as they
pointed to a demand for cotton that
appeared to be out OF proportion TO
the supply. or at least the supply claim.
cd By the bulls. Exports for the sea
son We're put BY Secretary Hester nc
eo3.671 bales, against 456.9o3 bales n
year ago. and 624,039 two years ago.
Bulls called attention to the fact thnt
exports two years. ago were the larges,
on record to that date
In the spot department prices gained
nine-sixteenths of cent. middliig
closing at Is rs. against Is 5-ls last
week. and IL 716 this week last year.
Sales on tho spot amounted to 1925
bales against 4.2s2 last week and 2,7i5
this week last year: sales to arrive
amounted to 5.374 bales against 3,2ll
last year, and 500 this week last year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-28

the improvement. in values, but at the high
est or the day reports that Representative
Underwood had introduced tho Smith-Lever
future tax bill caused one OF the worst
breaks OF the season. The market loss 26d34
points from the high and closed In de-
moralzed state.
In the earlier part of the day buying for
long account was heavy. much of 1t appar-
entity cPming from outside sources The mar
ket went up in the face OF considera bic
proht-taking by buyers OF the first part of
the week.
On the opening the tone was steady and
prices were 5Qlu points down. This Initial
decline was due 10 the fact that Liverpool
a .,l not make good enough response to
tion or long cotton WAS heavy around the
opening. After the first call prices were $40
points under the close of yesterday The
market gradually did better on reports OF
crop damage from many sections OF the
western belt, and at the highest the trad
Ing months were 1876 points over ycsttr-
days last quotations. The market was Mt
about Its highest levels when the reports
concerning legislation received. The
close was irregular ut net los for the day
of lSI22 points.
:. Spot cotton steady. &c. up: middling. lsNc.
sales on the spot 62o bales and sc TO arrive
Closing futures: January. 1870: March, 1877:
May, 1919; September, 1919: October. 1864:
December, 1854.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-28
Weekly Financial review.

New York September 27-Uncer-
tainty over the outlook for business
was believed to be the principal cause
of the hating tendency OF stock prices
during the week. The casing OF the
money market. in spite OF seasonabie
demands. left no obstacle from that
cause TO the use of funds in the stock
market
Opinions over trade prospects are
conflicting. Mercantile and CONNER
cial circles express confidence. That
tone is perceptible also in the great
textile centres. The iron and steel
trade and railroad traffic officials are
not so confident. Corn carrying rail-
roads are estimating probable losses
of traffic by reason of damage to that
crop.
An increase of s2ss,ouo. 900 in the
operating income of steam railroads
Is shown in the report compiled BIZ
the Interstate Commerce Commission
for the fiscal year ended juno 30.
Such a growth, even with a parallel
increase in expenses, which leaves but
$50 000.0 900 for the increase in net earn
ings, does not bear out plea of pow
crty, or of oppresritn of the railroads.
It was a similar increase that was
made tho principal grounds for the
refusal by the Interstate Commerce
Commission of tho petition of the rail-
roads for general increases In freight
rates year ago.
The domestic money market was
benefited decidedly by the Treasury
deposits with national banks in the
South and West Part of these funds
were transmitted directly to New York.
Tho approach of the October settle
ments hardened discount rates abroad.
but confidence was maintained that
ease would follow the settlements. and
possibly gold Imports to New York
Discomfort in the Balkans also dis
turbed foreign markets.