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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21
BETTER TEST THE CORN.
You Can't Tell BY Appearance
Whether Seed Is Good.

1t is just as important for a farmer
to have good seed corn as it is for
him to cultivate the corn after plant.
ing. Seed is one thing that cannot
be judged by appearance alone. 1t
must be tested.
About this time of the year farm
ers are climbing through their corn
cribs selecting their seed, il they did
not do it last fall. The immature and
loose ears are the ones that will pro-
duce nubbins next year. Select only
ears that are hard and solid. Re-
move six kernels from fifty or one
hundred of these ears and plant in
sand in box. Keep the sand moist
and at the proper temperature to ger
inmate the seed. All the seed that
terminates and sends up a thrifty
shoot is suitable to plant. IL this
test shows ninety-five per cent GERM.
nation or better, it is not necessary
to test every ear. Three or four
hundred kernels tested every year
will give the farmers a general idea
of the fitness of their corn for seed.
The time taken to test seed corn is
so small in comparison with the loss
that might be sustained by planting
poor seed that no farmer can neglect
to do it. Freezing weather usually
makes poor seed corn. Tests have
proved that there is not much bad
corn this year. The winter has been
rather mild and the corn has not
been injured much. Nevertheless, this
Should not keep the farmers from
testing their corn. 1t is a very sim
pie operation and it is not necessary
to test all of it if the preliminary
test shows the corn to be satisfac-
tory.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21
STOCK WlNTERED WELL.
Also There Are Bright Crop Pros
poets, Says Mr.. BoIinger.

W. A. Bolinger, OF Great Bend.
stopped here over Sunday and visited
with his father, VIM. Bolinger, at 600
North Main, who has lately located
here to be more convenient to his
ranch. The son came in over the
Rock Island from the Five Bar, "
Bolinger ranch near Mineola, and re.
ports the stock as wintering fine. Tx
early sown wheat is looking extra
we'll, but some is not up yet, owing
to the lack of moisture last fall.
There is a good deal of inquiry
from land investors there this
spring." said Mr.. Bolinger. ave
threshed about $1,000 bushels o.
wheat on the ranch last fall and haG
other good crops, especially corn
Kaffir corn and cane. Hutchinson
Gazette.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

spring with stalk-cutter or a disk.
If a disk is used the field should be
disked both ways. This cuts the
stalks and at the same time leaves a
good mulch, which prevents rapid
evaporation of the soil moisture.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21
WEATHER REPORT.

Following is a record Of meteoro-
logical observations taken by the I'M
dersigned as a cooperative observer
Of the Weather Bureau of the U. S.
Department of Agriculture during the
week ending Macrh 16, at Great
Bend:
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

John Everett of Heller was in town
Monday. He has been having serious
trouble with his eyes for some time,
being almost totally blind for a few
days, but is much better now and
able to navigate in pretty good shape.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Howard returned
to their home in Hutchinson Monday
after a visit of several days with
relatives and friends here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21
Precipi- Charac

Total Precipitation 0 43
Elevation above sea level, #. 1868
Latitude, degrees e.. e. E. e. 3S.22
Longitude, degrees e. E. =. 9S.45
Central Time.
ISAAC PRITCHARD,
Cooperative Observer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

L. ]. Bailey and wife of Hoisington,
were over Monday Mr.. Bailey being
one Of the principal witnesses in the
case of the State Bank of Claflin, VS..
Bailey.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

John Evans, tn Claflin banker and
merchant, was here on Monday, look
ing after business matters and for a
visit with his many friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Torrey went
3. Dodge City Sunday for short visl
with their daughter, Mrs. ]. c. Ber-
ger and family.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

Mrs. Jack Davis Of Newton visited
a few days the first OF the wee
with her parents, Mr.. and MN.
Robt. McMullen.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-03-21

D. ]. Lewis, of Hoisington, spent the
day in the county seat Monday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
net GAIN SHOWN
in PRICES ON
STOCK EXCHANGE
Business Is Decidedly Dull.
Though, After the
First Hour
DISCOUNT RATE SHOWS
FURTHER DECLINE
Lowest in Months, and Gall
Money Fails to Rise Above
Three Per Cent
paaN ra

Copyright, JvI.. by New. work E,enin.I
Post Cs.
NEW YORK, Jan. THE course OF
-todaY,s stock markets, hume and for.
eign. suggested the possibility that
somebody. was beginning to recognize
the money market -as being and as
having been fundamental influence.
On the London stock exchange, no.
body took any interest In what was
known as the suspension OF peace
conferences"
fte real news was -a-fHfthef-- de,
cline sin discount rates on Lombard
street, 10 a figure half OF one per
cent below that OF three weeks ago;
and prices rose in response of IL. In
New York, the decline OF two months
discount rate Of four per cent-the
lowest since the close of August, ant
the failure of call money to get above
three per cent seemed to be accepted
as meaning as much TO financial val
mes as the supreme courts Union
Pacific rulings.
Prices on the stock exchange open
ed this morning half to three-quarisi
point above yesterday, and advanced
as much marther in the opening hour
Thereafter business became extreme
ly dull again; but- the market closed
at net Improvement.
From Washington--nowad the ex
pected daily source OF news with i'm
mediate bearing on financial values :
nothing came today but the furtho
proceedings OF the money trust In
quiry.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
CHANGE EXPECTED
In SALARY Limit
Likely National Commission Will
Rescind Limit on Indi-
viduaPs Pay

CINCINNATI, o., Jan. THE com
plant of minor league magnates
against an individual salary limit for
players was heard late yesterday by
the National Commission, despite the
absence of Ban Johnson, president OF
the American league, and member OF
the commission, who was too III TO
attend.
The minor leaguers are willing TO
maintain club limit. as required. by
the new national agreement, but be-
lieve they should have the privilege
of controlling the salary Of indivfd.
nails. II Is likely the commission will
decide to interpret the agreement in
favor Of the request of the minors. ,
Small matters were taken up by
the commission. The election OF of.
ficers will not be held until Johnson
can be present The reelection OF
August Hermann, chairman; John
Bruce, secretary, and A. j. Flanner,
assistant secretary, Is expected
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
Head of Mexican Government
Told All Foreigners Must
Be Protected
UNITED STATES WILL
ENFORCE DEMANDS
Mexican Minister Of Foreign Af-
fairs Is Hurrying to Chief
With Message

\ NEW ORLEANS, Jan. IAN ulti-
matum, containing some stingins
commt< upon the manner in which
the Mexican government has faffec
to keep its promises regarding the
protection OF American lives and
property, Is on It's way to President
Madero this afternoon, in the hands
of Pedro L1escurrain, Mexican min
lister OF foreign affairs, who was In
conference here with United States
Senator William Alden Smith, head
of the senate committee investigat;
ing the recent troubles along the
Mexican border. The ultimatum
makes plain the attitude of President
Taft, and says that the United States
will enforce protection not only for
american citizens. but also for all
foreigners living In Mexico.
Great secrecy was thrown about the
conference here between Senator
Smith and the Mexican minister, and
when the latter departed today, II was
announced that he was going 10 La
redo. Il was learned later, however,
that he went to FL Paso, and from
there will proceed directly 10 Presi.
dent Madero with-this- government .
The document Is said to have made
q positive statement to the Mexican
government that the anarchy which
prevails in that country must he
stopped. IL calls attention to the fact
that of all the murders charged
against persons who fed from Mexico
into the United States, no conviction
has been obtained and the Mexican
authorities have been using the power
of extradition wrongfully. i,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
"Y' FIVE PREPARED
FOR B.. C. INVASION
Suddenly Arranged Game With
Battle Greek Training
School on Tonight

Taken by surprise, but neverthe-
less prepared" are the Y. M. G. A.
men. Their game this eve
ming with the Battle Creek Physical
Training school hye at the ~" court
was arranged suddenly and the men
had little warning OF its imminencc.
However, when II comes to be
ready for opposition, the men OF
Huehner are the original minute-men
OF basketball, SO despite the fact that
Manager Modesitt brought this game
to them quickly they are awaiting
with the feeling OF security that does
with fore-warning the advance Of the
Creekites.
The ''Y'' team is yet in Its forn1a-
tive state and tonight's contest viii
be valuable in giving Coach Huebner
additional light on the subject OF plac-
Ing his men. The Battle Greek team
Is one that gave the University OF
Detroit a 27-26 beating on the uni
versity court last year.
Starring for the outfit Is Meyers,
one of the neatest forwards In the
state. The "Y" guards will Fave their
hands full of him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
ID. a. C. Grand FinaIe Is Bnryf
Of Victory OUey The RayI Five

That Grand Finale OF the multiact
opera, Basketball as presented by the
ID. A. G. company OF stars In ppposi-
|tion to the Rayl five at the Holy
Rosary gymnasium last night was a
ntting climax to the Deitas' glorious
career. Ng af
Fighting tooth and nail with q team
of youngsters, the brilliant work OF
Jake Mazer In particular and the
other four Delta men on the floor
with him In general brought the
Deltas a 1929 victory over the hard
ware merchants.
With their name even being drawn
from them by the action OF the auth
critics Of the new ID. A. c., with dis
bandment because Of lack of court
staring them In the face, the Deitas
fought bitterly to escape final de-
feat
The score at the end OF the first
half was 16 all. During the second
half 1t see-sawed back and forth, first
the Deltas, then the Rayls, being or
top. Finally, with the score tied at
20 all, Jake Mazer regained his form
from the foul line and after missing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
CHANGE ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT
SAN 7HoMPSoM DETROIT NAN, rs GREAT AAoNG HERoE

Imagine an American boy reaching
the age OF 2s before discovering he
could play ball--and within three
years becoming one Of the greatest
batters the game ever produced
Such is the history OF Samuel A.
Thompson, the great hitting outfield-
er, who used TO pole the ball Ia Dan
Brouthers and Ed Delahanty. Thomp-
son Is now a Detroit citizen, and
makes the Wheelmen's club his head
quarters.
II doesn't seem SO long ago that
Sam Thompson retired. but II was in
1898 that he laid aside the war club.
True, he returned for short time
when Hughie Jennings was In dire
need OF hitters, and proved he could
still give the ball a ride as he did In
the days OF Amos Rusie and Silver
King. but he insists he really retired
the year of the Yanko-Spanko fracas
Sam Thompson was born at DAN
vile, Ind, March 5, 1860, and the
greenest date In his memory il July
IA. 1883, when he discovered his nat
ural ability to play the great Amerf
can game. He was 3S when he crossed
the plate for the last time for the
Philadelphia club.
When he left the game as q profes-
sional, Thompson continued to play
with semi-pro teams around Detroit,
so that when Jennings issued his call
for help, Thompson was in pretty fair
shape TO respond. as he did. nobly.
Not only was he long. hard hit
ter, but big Sam was one OF the most
consistent batters that ever faced a
pitcher. Twice he batted over 400
and upon seven other occasions be
hit better than 300. He was physi.
cal giant, standing six feet two inches
and weighing 30 pounds, and when
he leaned against the ball. II went.
Dating his baseball career from July
IA, 1888, Thompson came to the front
rapidly. In 1884 he was a member
of the Evansville, Ind, team; Evans
vile being the nearest place to Dan
vile out of the village class, In 1885
he joined indianapolis and played
through the. campaign that ended the
career of that club, being transferred
with several others to Detroit. He
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
HICKS
KNOWS LITTLE
OF TRAINING
Has Never in His Life Been
Rubbed; Has No Set Rules
For Conditioning
LIVE NATURALLY AND
WORK HARD,s HE SAYS
Eats Two Meals a Day Only Be.
cause He Fell Into the
Habit Naturally

Freddie Hicks, the Detroiter. wi n
We'll based aspirations for the middls-
weight boxing championship OF the
world, knows little OF what real train
iEg for a fight is.
Hicks has never been rubbed: he
Ids never considered the question OF
Diet; he has never abstained from
cigars; he has never employed trail
er or needed ones words.
This doesn't mean that Freddie
hasn't some idea on the mater Of
preparing for fights But his ideas
can be nicely condensed In crisp
sentences: Live naturally;S work
haId." -7 -- n
The way Fred lives may mo- been
considered as natural by some For
Instance, he has only two meals das
breakfast at 1880 in the morning
and dinner at o'clock. But Fred
finds that this agrees with him Con-
seIuently, he considers II the natural
way for him TO live.
He started the two-meals-a-day plan
|crr1ously enough. When kid az rs.
ne had a job which required taat he
get up late In the morning SO he
rarely had breakfast before 9.aa. Not
being especially hungry at Iuncn time
10 naturally grew into the habit CT
saving lis appetite for dinner and at
6 o'clock he was III to eat bear
Hicks has saved many a weeks
salary in refusing 10 employ trainer
or rubber. He takes no care OF his
muscles after his workouts. strange
TO say, he has never suffered from
stiffness, which boxers who don't gei
rubbing are prone to. Hicks says he
believes rubbing largely a matter OF
habit and as he has never acquired
|.he habit he doesn't need II.
Hicks has no diet whatever WHAT
he wants, he eats. He does lortre
himself to eating at meal times ofi1y.
however. There Is no lunchlng [or
Freddie This is In acccrdance
whether Fred knows II or mol. with
the best training principles OF modern
athletes.
When preparing for a bout. Hicxs
usually leaves his home at O'Clock
in the morning OF each day for eight
miles OF walking and runnin g--road
work. At 10 he returns to his horne
and at 10:30 he has breakfast After
The meal he loafs for several hours
dslu tueH TepOTlS az tht WtHutOt EIHt'
'asium for work at 8 O'Clock After
an hours strenuous work with Cloves,
plnching bag. skipping rope. wefghsa
ard other apparatus, he returns hom
Tor dinner at G. -
Z Hicks finds-the fact that he doesn't
enjoy reading serfots drawpnck Z,
.illling his leisure. hourk with nsef'sl
employment He dislikes anything
but the sport pages that bears the
printed word He wants action.
The bout with M'Goorty original,
scheduled for tomorrow night, wa,
postponed until the 22nd. at M'Goor
tvs request
In the meantime, Hicks will meet
Leo Houck. at. Lancaster. Pa. ant
MGoorty will meet Jack McCarren. a
Milwaukee.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
IoMORROW,S ENTRIES
At JAUREZ.


furlonss: Yip Fla va, 1iO: Helen sto.
rey, 1i0: Meritorioes. 110; Korfha ge.
ITO; Milton Roblee. ITO; Alabama BAN.
10; Brcvity. I10; Old Gotch, ll0: Dick
Dodie. 113; Galar, l13: Manganese, ia;
Ida Lavinia. 115. Blarney, lis.
Second Race - Selling, 3.year- old $
and upward. mile: xLilly Paxton, 100
xEl Toro. 1e1: Jack Ellis, 106; Jim Caf-
ferata, 1O7; Crex, 10T; The Peer. 10T
Folk. 107; Kirkland l07. Lehigh. 10S:
Ben Uncas, 10: Bonnie Bard, 112;
Judge Walton, 115.
Third Race--Selling. 4-year-olds and
upwards. 50 furlongs: Just Red, 90;
Gift. 80 Mary Emily 100; Venetian.
101; Pickanniny. 101: Pipe Vision. 101
Twickcnham. 1O3; The Fad. los: Tall
low Dip. 103.
Fourth Rnce--Selling. 4-year- oids
and upwards, ~ furlohgs: Lavender
Lass, o7: Parncll Girl, l01; Rosenta.
1oi Edmond Adams. 100; Annual In
terest. 1903: Gellco, 1O3; Layminster.
1903. Garland. lO4: Uncle Jimmie Gray,
l0s.
Fifth Race-Selling. 4-year-olds and
UPWARDS 5h furlongs: xNadamas. 90;
xBredwell. 90. Buss. 81; Ks. V. Hough.
Sc: Pedro. 103: Louis Descognets. 103:
Billy Myer, i03; Good Intent. l03.
sixth Race-Selling, 4-year. olds and
unWaTdE Gafet thtfhAplaH- 100;
Loveday 103; Sir Alvescot, l05: Zorro
aster. 165; Setback, los; Hanly. los:
Balclin. 1l2.
xApprentice allowance claimed
Weather, clear: track. fast
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
SLOSSON

Detroit has experienced an awaken
ing in billiard interest to start the
new year. Within a week champion
and two near-champions have shown
their skill on Detroit tables.
Willie Hoppe is here now and last
week George slosson. commonly called
simply the veteran and Kohl the
japanese, were doing the town.
Therefore It Is with especial inter
est that billiard enthusiasts will note
that the veteran Slosson picks mis-
travelling companion, Yamada, as
Hopes successor to the title.
The oriental picked by Slosson In
spite of the fact that he has been en-
gagged IN the present style Of billiards
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07

played with Detroit three years. go
Ing to Philadelphia In 1889 and re-
naming until 1898.
Thompson was one OF that great De-
troit aggregation OF 1887 which won
the National league championship and
then defeated Chris Won Der Ahes
st. Louis Browns. Other Detroiters
were Ned Hanlon. captain; Dan Brou-
theirs, Charlie Bennett, Fred Dun
lap, Jim White, Jim Rowe, Hardle
Richardson, Lady. Baldwin, Char
ley Getzein, Charlie CANCEL, Pete Con-
way and Larry Twitchell-truly q
great company
Unlike a majority of the old-timers,
Thompson does not maintain that the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
.SLOSSON PICKS YAMADA TO LIFT
HOPES BILLIARD GROWN Nv 1918

cided to challenge Hoppe but Sutton's
def came prior to his. Hoppe and
Sutton will meet in February and va
mada will take on the winner of that
match. The first contest should take
place some time in April and | look
for the oriental to make a strong bid
for the championship"
Yesterday at the Pullman academy
Hoppe gave two exhibitions. In the
evening he averaged 66.
Al Chicago today. Yamada goes In
to the second round OF his 2.4O0 point
match at 1872 with George F. slossor
tonight. under big handicap. Slos
son finished the first round last night
with a score of 400 TO 307 In his favor
The veteran outclassed the youn,
japanese.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07

for but two seasons. has shown suf.
ficient ability to be classed on a par
with Slosson. Sutton, Hoppe. Morn
ingstar and other well known lights
OF the worries.
Within a year." says Slosson,
"Yamada will be acknowledged as
kingpin in the billiard world. And
this in spite of the fact that today
White Hoppe. present champion. 10
playing a better game than he has at
any time In his career.
During the recent tournament for
the 1872 balk line championship. Va
mada was the only player able to de-
feat Hoppe, but In spite Of this the
American won first place while-I beat
out the Jap for second money. After
the tournament was done Yamada de
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07

Paul sikera Is no Daniel come 20
Judgment"
II he we're. Paul would nov De
exacting two pounds OF flesh from the
rugged body Of one Mickey Sheridan.
Sikora and Sheridan meet N the
eight-round finals Of the FIRST bo1ihg
card 81 the new year at the Wiaasor
Athletic club. Wednesday night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
R. BRESNAHAN WILL
WEAR CUB UNIFORM
Gets Three Year Contract With
Johnny Evers' Chicago
Aggregation

4 CHICAGO, Jan. Manager Johnny
Evers, Of the Cubs. will today mail q
three-year contract to Roger Dresna.
han at st. Louis. The latter has an
nounced his satisfaction with terms
offered him by the Cubs and will an
pear In Chicago uniform next year.
Bresnahan was reached on the tele-
phone soon after Murphy and Evers
got together yesterday. and when he
hung np the receiver, had promised TO
accept Murphy's terms.
The addition OF Bresnahan will give
the Cubs the best catching stan In the
country. provided Jimmy Archer does
not hold out.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
PETER PURPLE GOES TO
AUSTRIA AS HELMS

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. 7.-Negotia.
tions were closed today for the sale
OF the chestnut four-year-old stallion
Peter Purple, by George H. Tipping,
to Rudolph Helm, OF Austria. His twt
year-old record Is 2::2e "a. Peter will
20 to Austria and join other Ameri-
can trotters taken over this winter,
among them Dave Halle, trained here.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
CHANCE WILL QUIT
BASEBALL FOR YEAR
viii, Not Manage Highlanders,
He Says, After Seeing
Farrell

CHICAGO, Jan. Frank Chance
will not be manager Of the Highland.
ers. He gave that out as his final de
cision, after a short talk with Presi
dent Frank Farrell, OF the Highland
ers, this afternoon.
II am going out to my California
ranch for year and will stay out OF
baseball for at least that long," ne
said. My mind is definitely made
Up, and | have told Mr.. Farrell So"
Farrell refused TO duscuss Chances
decision or tell what had taken place
at the conference.
There has been no final decision
yet, and / will see Chance again chort
ly," he said.
Chance admitted that he was to
have another meeting with the New
York nagnate this afternoon, but de
clared that the two would have nc
effect on his action, No proposition
that could be made to him, he said
would make him change his mind.
He also refused to tell what had
happened In today's meeting.
Chance and Farrell were closeted II
the -latter,s room again after short
recess y Farrell would say nothing
except that he still had hope Of sign
ilg the Peerless Leader.
Desire for a rest was Chances only
reason for turning down the Highland
er's offer.
ITS not a question of money. ol
asking a big offer from Farrell, ht
said. This Is the first chance | have
had TO rest for several years, and
am going to take IT, want 20 see u
it Is possible for me 10 remain out G.
baseball. can tell in one yeal
whether ranch life will suit me FOL
the rest of my life. or whether ] vii
feel the call and come back. | know
all about that spring feeling, and have
con afdarad N /"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-07
PauI Sko,a Is No "Dania Come To Judgmeut''

They will weigh in at 1876 pounds
at o'clock. Windsor time. ThsTe
are nearly seven hours between Eat
tine and the time for the bout This
viii give Mickey a chance to take on
roundage before the gong and regain
whatever strength he may have lost
making 1875.
Nov II Paul were as exactng as
|ShakeEpeare's creation In the Mer-