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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17

feeds for hogs. The selffeeder IL sue
cessful II regulated to prevent waste;
and when used feeds are, Of course.
fed dry. When rations are given in
9 trough, our experience at the IdahC
experiment station indicates an ad
vantage from wetting feeds. Dry and
noury feeds need much liquid to
moisten' them, and the saliva and di
gestive juices are hardly sufficient
for this purpose; furthermore, wet
ting makes feeds more bulky. thereby
preventing rapid eating, and when
fed in this rather bulky, wet form
they satisfy the appetites Of the older
hogs for bulk.
Cooking and steaming were com
mon few years ago, but are now no
longer popular. 1t has been found
that cooking tends to lessen the feed
ing value Of some grains; and in most
cases does not bring enough benefits
to pay for fuel and time. Exceptions
to this rule are potatoes and beans,
which give best results when cooked.
Alfalfa hay is cheap in the north
west, and can be successfully used for
a large portion Of the brood sow's
winter ration, and as q small part
Of the allowance for fattening hogs.
Experiments at the Idaho station in
dictate that alfalfa can be fed whole
In a rack with greatest ec0i.omy
After exhaustive trials the Nebraska
experiment station found thai alfalfa
fed whole was slightly more economi.
cal than cutting or chopping it into
short lengths, and that grinding fine
into meal as compared with the other
methods Of feeding alfalfa was not
30 profitable on the farm.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
MANY MELON DAINTIES
FRUIT HAS ALMOST ANY MUM.
Der OF PoseIBILlTlE2
Most Delicious sherbet Made From
the cantaIoupe-esst Method Of
Serving Watermslon-How 70
Preserve Them.

A sherbet made Of cantaloupe Ii q
dainty way Of preparing. Remove the
edible portion from several canta-
loupes. mash to q pulp, and measure
1t. To one quart Of the pulp add one
pound Of sugar and q pint Of water.
Boil the sugar and water together
for q moment to make q clear strip,
add one tablespoonful Of geltaine,
which has been soaking In a little cold
water, strain and set away to cool.
When cold, mix with the melon
pulp. Put into q freezer and partly
freeze. then add the white of an egg
whipped to q stiff froth with q Ia
blespoonful Of powdered sugar and
continue the freezing. When firm, re.
pack the freezer and set away for an
hour or two before serving.
Cut small melons In half, carefully
pare OF the rind, and serve In small
dishes. filling the cavity Of each mel
on with Ice cream. Cover with fine-
ly ground nuts and pieces Of pine ap-
pie and two or three cherries.
Watermelon Ii delicious frosen.
Mash the red portion nne, add sugar
to taste, and the Juice Of q lemon
to bring out the flavor. Freeze the
same ~ for cantaloupe sherbet.
The best method Of serving water
melon 10 to cut the red portion In
pyramids and put them In the can
OF the freezer. Pack the freezer well
with Ice and salt to stand several
hours before serving the pyramids ct
the opening Of luncheon.
To make Watermelon preserves, use
the thick 1nd. Remove all the green
rind and the soft inner portion. Cut
Into cubes. The liquid will be like
honey II brown sugar 10 used. Make
the strip and have II boiling with q
few slices Of lemon and stick Of Gin
namon In It Do not put the cinnamon
In q bag. Pour melon into the strip
and boil until done. II simmered. the
preserves will be dark and rich, and
the strip will be q bit thick. II
quickly cooked they turn clear pink
Choose large, firm watermelon,
freshly picked as possible. giving the
same q thorough coat Of varnIsh. Seal
up the stem end with sealing wax
and place in cool dark place, prefer
ably the cellar, until the holidays.
Chill before serving. To those desir-
Ing something choice. plug the melon
II hours before serving, and pour In
. bottle Of sweet wine. II the melon
was nrm and sound before treatment
1t will be found when cut At Christ
mas time a. nrm and fresh - the
day II was taken from the vines.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
XIII Pocket Gophers.

: An orchardist at Quincy, Wash.
Says that he has been successful in
destroying pocket gophers in the or
Shard by digging hole ~ feet deep
and foot across. He has found that
the pocket gophers get into the hole
and are easily killed. He reports to
the Western Farmer that he has
found as many as II pocket gopherI
n. one hole.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17

J. F. Funk, secretary Of the fair
association Of Meade county, was one
OF the ou' Of town visitors here last
week to attend the fair. and he
was most agreesbly surprised at the
excellent shoWirgs in all depart.
ments. and especially in the horse
department. Mr.. Funk was on his
way to his home in Liberal after
attending the big Royal Stock Show
m Kansas City. and said that many
Of the draft Lorses shown here
would have been strong contendors
Tor hocors II exhibited in that big
event. lie is CT the opinion that
u would be hard to find another
county in the state with as many
fine draft horses owned By farmers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17

Dy 3. J. IDDINGs, Idaho Experiment
station)
e How to prepare feeds for hogs to
secure the greatest economy 10 =
question frequently asked by hog
raiGArs.
Corn should be fed on the cob.
. Where shelled corn is bought It
should be ground or soaked. The
Iowa experiment station after exhast-
I've trials found that feeding on the
, cob was most economical and that
soaking for twelve hours was equal to
grinding.
Such small grains as wheat, bar
Icy, oats and rye are commonly. fed
In Idaho and other northwestern
states. The outer layers of these
grains become very hard after q few
months. and when such hard, hinty
grains are fed to hogs large part Of
them pass through the digestive tract
whole as waste.
Hogs can be induced to do their
own grinding by scattering grain on
. rough concrete or other feeding
floor, or by feeding grain in the
Sheai. Ordinarily, however, we have
to grind, roll or soak the small
grains. Coarse grinding which leaves
hard sharp cornered pieces is not rec.
commended. Grains must be ground
hne, especially for young pigs. Roll.
ing grains leaves them in a porous
condition, and when taken into the
stomach they make a porous mass
upon which the digestive juices can
easily act. Grinding or rolling ordi.
8 nsrily saves about ten per cent.
Considerable difference of opinion
exists as to advisability Of wetting
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17

Hon. II. F. Sutton, state senator
from this district, together with his
FAMILY. was here from st. John last
thursday and Friday taking in the
lair and visiting with their many
irenos. Mr.. Sutton achieved re.
markable success in the state sen.
ate last winter, being one OF the
most Influential members OF that
Ood!' and 1t was largely through
ais personal influence and support
mat some Of the most important
measures Of the session were passed
anu his hosts o: friends here were
slad to meet him and compliment
MIN on his good work.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
CARD OF THANKS.

We thank all Our kind friends and
neighbors for their assistance and
expressions of sympathy during the
illness and death of our beloved
husband and brother.
Retta Diffenbacher, o..
Clara D. EWalt,
File D. Kent
Harry NJ. Diffenbacher.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
Lime for Fowls.

When there is a scarcity Of lime in
the bill Of fare the shells Of the eggs
become thin. When being laid these
soft-shelled eggs usually break and
the hen thus acquires a taste. 1t is
always best to gather the eggs several
times a day so that there will be no
chance for breakage BY hens crowd.
Ing on the nest. or by the newly laid
egg striking those already laid. a,.,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17

Grand total paid by the county treasurer SO5f
On February 2 1913 he county treasurer instructed by the
Board charge following following amounts
and hold the out the taxes collected the year 1872 Great
s51622 HOngton s4625 Enwood 32S The county clerk
charged the respective High Schools with amounts named above for
the 1872 but the county treasurer refused charge the accounts
as per order Of the board.
The Board made the order to charge the funds oyerd against the
High Schools for the year 1872 and the county treasurer J. W. Sober
m, held that not allowed under the law. but that
the Opd funds should be taken the surplus for the year 1913
Murphy chairman the Board called away account
of the family and Geo W. clitd temporary
chairman
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
WANT GOOD APPLES cHEAPf

Milton Bose, at Ellinwood. has lot
Of good apples Of all kinds for sale
at reasonable prices. Better lay in
a supply before the prices advance.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
Ara Of cornhslda.

The combined area Of the cornnelds
Of the United States is nearly equal
70 the area Of France or Germany.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-17
MuIes and Horses.

There are 4.sSe,Ooo mules and 20
$4,000 horses IN the United States.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16
New Millinery for Friday and
Saturday
BROS.

Henery C. Clayton congressman
from Alabama, appointed by
Governor ONeil to fill the vacancy
created in the u. S. senate through
the death of Senator Johnston.
has given up his fight for the
seat and will remain in congress
where President Wilson states
that he is more seriously needed.
On Friday, a touch of key by
President Wilson sprung a button
which caused an explosion by
electricity, thus, destroying the
Gamboa dixie and the panama
canal was opened from one end to
the other, the only other work be-
ing that of dredging to clear away
the result of a slide and the deb
MS of the explosion.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16
made about him, the reply was
that he had passed long ago. The
chase was soon given up.
Recital by Miss Bewley

Miss Irene Bewley of Greene
vile, Tenn. and Boston, Mass,
will give a recital for the benefit
of the Newport High School next
Monday evening, Oct. 20.
Miss Bewley needs no introduce
ton to Newport people. Those
who heard her last year in "Es-
meralda" remember her with
pleasure. Her new play, The
Prince Chap" is ever better We
hicle for her remarkable talents
than "EsmeraIda," and delights
the audiences everywhere she
goes. You can't afford to miss
this attraction.
The proceeds will be used in
the purchase of a library for the
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16
News Brevities..

Bryan day took a big crowd to
the exposition at Knoxville last
Saturday.
Over one hundred members
of the chamber of deputies were
ordered arrested last Saturday
by order of Press Heurta OF
Mexico and it is believed it has
caused a crisis in the affairs Of
that turbulent country.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16

optimistic merchants created a
very ludicrous incident recently
by giving our revenue officer in
formation to the effect that an
illicit distillery was in operation
on his farm. He insisted on the
officers to get in action, then the
public welfare requiring it.
Immediately after this informa-
ton was received, Mr.. Simmons
began TO make preparation to
make a raid into the section, when
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16

school, and while you are giving
yourself a rare treat in hearing
Miss Bewley, you will be helping
a very worthy cause.
Prices will be as follows: Re-
served seats 35c; general admis-
sion, 25c; children under II years
of age, 15c.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16
the Still was supposed to be in

Thursday evening of last week
the signal for action was given by
the firing of a big gun on the sum-
NIT of Rag Mountain. This ere
ated considerable alarm through
out the settlement and a great
deal Of speculation was the result
But goodly number understood
its significance and before mid
night twelve armed men had
gathered at the designated point
of meeting about one mile above
Naillon, ready to march across the
lonely mountains, if needs be, to
die in behalf of a good cause and
for the people who had laid in
their complaint. A consultation
was deliberately held and plans
were formulated which, if carried
out, would be a long leap toward
the elimination of the moon
sinners.
Uncle" Tom Simmons, who
was peacefully slumbering, was
aroused and urged upon to fall in
line. AT first, he positively refused
to participate in the movement,
but after thorough elucidation
the importance Of this going, he
very reluctantly joined in. This
addition to the original twelve
constituted what will be known in
our future local history as the i'm
mortal thirteen. All went heavily
armed with shot guns and other
deadly weapons, enthusiastic as
to the final results.
On their way to the scene of
action, houses were evaded as
much as possible, in order that
the bark of the dogs would not
cause any commotion. Strict or
ders were given that no one talk
above a whisper, but Uncle"
Tom, who is very loquacious
couldn't comply with such strin-
gent orders. The party had now
reached the designated point
which had been a toilsome journey.
They realized that the night was
far spent and halted on bit of
rising ground-to rest. Just then
an old Chanticleer, far away in the
valley below in clarion tones an
nounced the approaching dawn.
No one had closed his eyes in
sleep after leaving his home, but
all resolved to refrain from sleep,
until their mission had been ac-
complished, in the dethronement of
those, who were without justifi-
cation maliciously violating the
laws of our country. By this time
the sun was beginning to peep
above the eastern hills, the sky
was cloudless and the only disturb
ance that broke the quietude of
the surrounding country was the
chirp OF birds and the changing of
cow bells in the valley below.
The atmosphere was fraught with
the fragrance Of flowers instead
of the repulsive odors ofintoxicat-
ing drinks, but, u..,.,,,uptedIys a
still was semewhatin that section
and they eagerly resumed the
search for it. Every hill and ra-
vine was traversed, but no indicat-
ions of a still, ever having been in
that section could be found. 1t
was now growing late but all
were hopeful. Billie Strange was
sent for, but he refused to join
the raiding party, claiming that
his duty was performed in report
ing. Friday night was spent in
the section, but all efforts had
proved futile, next morning as the
raiders were on the point of leav-
| ing for their homes, Strange ar
rived and expressed himself as
being surprised, because of the
vain efforts that had been made.
He placed himself in front and
said: Boys follow me-" ere long
a place high upon the mountain
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-10-16

Will Jones left Saturday for
Poughkeepsie, N. ", where he
will enter school.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-01-23
NEAR DEATH
FROM WATER
Prof. Henry Burnett. a Baptist,
Had Baptism Which Was Not
Appreciated.

Prof. Henry Burnett of Tennessee
College of Murlreesboro. who is well
known in Newport, had IA very narrow
escape from death from drowning near
Hartsyille, Tenn last week. lie had
visited a minister of that city and had
conducted the prayer meeting service.
Wishing TO take an early morning
train TO Nashville he decided to cross
the back water which surrounds Harts-
Vile and get the to railroad at nigi,t.
Accordingly al 1880 lie took a seat in
a canoe with one other passenger and
everything went well until within one
hundred yards of the landing when the
boat suddenly went down, leaving the
occupants struggling in the water.
Their cries brought the needed assist
ance and all were safely landed. Prof.
Burnett when rescued was completely
exhausted andin few minutes would
have gone down. This is the first ac-
cident during the two weeks Harris
vile has been surrounded by water.
Prof. Burnett is strong Baptist but
tins was one immersion he received at
the hands Of colored administrator
he will never forget.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-01-23
CATE ACTS AS
SPECIAL JUDGE
January Term of Circuit Court
Was Brief Docket
Continued.

Owning TO the absence of Judge G..
McHenderson the January term of the
Circuit Court of Cooke county was very
short. When it was learned that the
Judge would not be here to hold court.
the local bar elected II. n. Cate as
special judge. A few Jail cases were
disposed of and the court adjourned.
There was large number of cases
on the criminal docket and the civil
docket was also very large. and il was
decided 10 continue all of these eases
until the next term of court at which
time Judge ,McHenderson will likely
be able TO resume his place upon the
local bench.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-01-23
DUD. WEIGH
NOT TRIED
Case of Murder in James County
Goes Over to Next
Term

Dudley WEIGH, who was captured
near Newport last December after he
had been in hiding in this section for
several months and who was taken TO
James county TO stand trial for the
murder of deputy sheriff. named
France Afford at a Fourth of July pic
mic was brought to trial at Ooltewah
Monday, bus his case was later con-
tinued until the next term. Reasons
for continuance are not known here as
it was understood that the case had
already been taken up by Judge Sam
e. Brown and that it was before the
jury the first OF the week.
1t will be recalled that WEIGH, who
halls from. Cooke county, was attend
ing a picnic near Georgetownin James
county, last Fourth Of July and that a
goodiy portion of the crowd became
intoxicated. Gnthe fights ana disturb
ances which followed, Welch is alleged
TO have shown revolver and the de-
putty who was killed tried to arrest
WEIGH, who ran or crawled away. The
deputy ran him down. and the two
locked in a wreste at the. side of an
embankment. Thew rolled over and
over and it is alleged by the state that
WEIGH shooa himself free and shot lhe
deputy in the top of the head. WEIGH
claims that the shot which killed Al
ford was shot by some third party.
At any rate WEIGH took to the woods
and it wss not but few days until it
was learned that he was in hiding i'll
the vicinity Of Carson Springs. He
managed to eVade arrest until the first
part of December when he was betray-
ed by so-called friend and he was ar
rested on the outskirts of the Newport
corporation limits although the Off
cials at the time gave out report of a
capture made Through some alert de-
tectiVe work and it was told how
Welch had been surprised while asleep
Continued OH Page y
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-01-23
CONSOLIDATION
rs AUTHORIZED

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 19.-The an
ncuncement was authorized here today
that on June. 1, Belmont college and
Ward seminary, two OF the largest
female colleges of the south, both locat-
ed at Nashville, are to be consolidated.
The designation OF the new school is
"WardB 9lmont." The consolidated
school is to be located on Belmont bill,
in the suburbs OF Nashville and in adj
dition TO using the ten buildings of
Beimontcollege the Ward Belmont di-
yectorS will at once erect Two hand.
some halls, one for administration and
academic uses and one girls dormi-
tory. Ward seminary was founded in
1865 aud Belmont in 1890.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-01-23
PROPOSE NEW
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT

A proposed bill to make new judi
cial circuit out of a part of the First,
Second and Third Districts is of in
terest locally.
The proposed bill would make a
criminal circuit composed of Anderson,
Campbell, Fentress, Morgan, Union
and possibly one or two other counties
and this would relieve the work on the
three judges, Harmon, McHenderson,
ana Brown. A new judge would be
named for the new circuit with At
torney General Buttram most likely
going with that circuit.
Another bill of interest locally is the
bill TO give judges an appropriation
for expenses, above their salary which
vial be $500 this coming year.
The Newport plain talk. (Newport, Tenn.) 1909-1939, 1913-01-23
TENNESSEE'S STATE BANKS
SHOULD Be INSPECTED
Governor Hooper Has Strong Message to the Legislature
in Which Need of State Bank Inspection is Featured
Message Contains Many Recommendations of Value to
the State at Large.

swine industry in the south, Their
herd is regarded as among the best in
the world. Last year the sale OF "Nol-
unteer," the head Of their herd To the
Brownings for 81 900 was, the subject
OF much comment. DR.. Stanbery,
who has charge Of The herd, has since
developed Cherry Tennessee a boar
that won the grand championship at
the Tennessee State Fair in 1912. He
had since refused 81 900 for this partic-
ular hog. ..
DIR. Stanbery stated to a Sentinel
reporter that he believed The South is
destined TO become the greatest hog
producing seclionin the United States
He said that East Tennessee is parlic
ularlY blessed with the advantages
necessary TO success in The business.
"Our pure water and climate condi-
tons are just about right Tor his hog
ship 10 develop to the greatest degree, y
said DR.. Stanbery. 1t costs no more
to raise thoroughbred than it does a
"pine rooter," though the former re-
quircs little more attention. BY the
way, even pine rooter would develop
with attention. he declared.
The work Of Boys Corn Clubs in the
south has been a factor in the increase
in the production OF hogs, since hogs
and corn are nearly Synonymous,
said DR.. Stanbery. He said that the
south is adapted TO the production of
soy beans, cowpeas, and alfalfa were
mentioned as favorable to the raising
of hogs.
DIR. Stanbery is very enthusiastic
over the possibilities in raising hogs by
farmers of East Tennessee and hopes
to see theindustry flourish. BY his
hard work and judicious methods of
breeding he has done much to raise
the standard of the swine industry.
"When James j. Hill, railroad mag
nate, millionaire and master of iinan-
cisl comnon-senseg goes 10 raising hogs
for profit on his Minnesota farm, it is
Il pretty good hint TO the East Tonnes
see farmer that there is money in the
business" said DR.. Stanbery. '"And
herd of hogs is proving a profitable in
vestment and East Tennessee farmers
might as well take hand in the gold
en- proposition. The goose of GOLDEN
egg fame may have been myth, but
that there is profit in pigs there is no
denying. While the average hog is
not built for speed in the usual sense
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