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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
How Mel curry Saliyates.

On Monday. young Mr.. Watson
stepped into a drug store at Dublin,
Georgia, and asked for chlorate of pot
ash to use on the mouth of his broth
er, who, he said, was salivated.
How did it happen?" was asked,
thinking it a good time to point a
moral that would put check on pop
ular misrepresentation about calomel
and cold water.
20" said he, she took calOmel and
without thinking put his hands into
cold water, and it salivated him."
THE cold water had nothing to do
with it" we told him, and asked if his
brother had eaten any fish.
Yes" he replied, :'he ate heartily of
fish after taking the calomel, and ]
suppose the fish caused the calomel to
salivate him."
NO, the fish had no more to do with
it than the cold water"
What them
at was the large quantity of salt
Chloride of sodium) on the fish, COM
Dining chemically with the calomel
Chloride of mercury and forming BIZ
chloride of mercury corrosive subli-
mate). This corrosive sublimate form
ed In the laboratory of the stomach Is
what did the mischief. When you
take calomel avoid salt and salty food
as you would the most deadly poison.
When sick people eat salty food they
are apt to drink water freely, and if
salivated they lay the blame on the
water. The only wonder about it is
that so many escape with life. And
for the reason that all who take salt
and calomel in the stomach together
are not killed outright, some scientific
men are doubtful as to the foregoing
theory"
Considering the prevalence of calo-
mel taking in this community, and the
misrepresentation of most people con-
corning the nature of this potent drug.
we thought the above remarks might
not be inopportune.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
PRESS OPINIONS

IL the tax on tobacco should ha
abolished, a rebate would only ha an
Rep. ""Ae''e'
No satisfactory legislation Is ex-
pected, and there is no reason uhv
there should be. Ii there be a rem,
dated body upon the face of the 0Iohe
1t Is that set of Republican legisIators
over whom Gen. Keifer so annronri.
ately presides. "PFi'Pii
The Independent Republican news
papers say that the machine is mashed.
put with keifer presiding in the
mousse ana Steve Dorsey officiating as
secretary OF the party it would seem
Ihat the machine is exceedingly solid.
Atlanta Constitution, Dem.
The constitution of the ITnited
States should be so amended as To em-
power the president TO veto one or
more items of an apsropriation hin
While approving the rest of the hill
mat would stop the practice of put
ting through jobs by Jumping them.
New York Sun, Independent.
The president now declares himself
rs one with the best sentiment Of tbe
country in his attitude on civil service
reform. The people are moving for
Waru ana IL cannot be said that he is
holding back, or that he is not profess
sing determination to respond TO the
pest eXpectations.-New York Tri-
bune, Rep.
There are great many differing
opinions about the method of tax re-
duction, but there is only one opinion
as to the necessity of it. At such a
conJuncture the statesman who in
Slsts on having his own way will have
to stand aside for the statesman who ia
willing to do the best he can.-Phila-
delphia Record, Ind.
Samuel j. Tilden in the gubernato-
rlal chair OF the empire state displayed
the very highest order of executive
ability, and effected reforms of meal
culable benefit to the people of New
DIRK. Governor-elect Cleveland has
done well in having talk with one of
the most illustrious of his predeces-
sors.-Washington Post, Dem.
n Democratic house has been chosen
to reduce that taxation and that ex-
penditure, but unhappily this house
cannot possibly even begin to do what
1t was elected to do. in the ordinary
course of affairs, before the close Of
the year 1888, or accomplish any sub
stantial results before the close of the
fiscal year 1888 S4.-New York World,
Dem.
Better wait till the Democratic con-
gress assemblies, and let our political
opponents deal with reform" There
are great many people who think
the grand old party" don't know
enough to save itself, and that
it is really not worth saving. II
it is to be operated as a Half-breed
concern, that will surely be the opinion
Of a good many heretofore Republic
cans for some years to come.-Albany
Express, Stalwart.
l do not think / should vote for
Gen. Butler to be governor of LOUISE
ina, but his election showed marked
Improvement in public sentiment in
Massachusetts,. Butler was antagon-
Ized by that narrow, hidebound politi-
:al sect which makes perpetual war
against the south. Yes, was rejoiced
to see that Massachusetts had pro-
crossed sufficiently to select Butler us
her chief executive. 1t is a great step
forward.-Senator Jonas, Of Louisi-
| ana
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
CORNERS AND CORNERS.
Vanderbilt on Grain Corners, News
papers, Old Clothes, Dressed Beef,
Efc

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE senate
committee on grain corners resumed
its session to-day. w. ii. Vanderbilt,
who had been Subpenaed to attend,
came, accompanied by Chancey NJ. De-
pew, counsel for the New York Cen
Iral and Hudson River railroad. Van
derbilt took the stand and testified OF
dealing in futures. He said it had be-
come the custom to buy and sell with
out intending to deliver. AS he did
not deal in it he did not know much
OF it, and could only speak of the mat
ter as it affected railroads. Sometimes
there would he large call for grain
and all our cars will be called upon.
All at once the demand will cease, the
elevators will be full and from $40 to
300 cars will be standing loaded on
the tracks. Then other men have to
suffer. l have been railroading
Tor nineteen years and it Is
like any other business. AS to rene
dy or suggestions, L have talked to
our people great deal about it, and
can't say that we ever came to any
conclusion as to legislation concerning
corners. He did not know enough OF
them to offer any suggestions. People
give me credit for being great spec
ulatOr in stocks. l never bought
share to speculate on and never sold
share of stock short. Every time |
have bought them l have put up ~
per cent margin. Hundreds of other
men buy them and do not put up any
margin at all. There are thousands
OF things In the newspapers about me
that are not true. Tney appear day
nj dow anH hauo M
| tell you. Newspaper men are like
the rest OF us, earning their living
They are good fellows, but live by
writing sensational stories, and doing
that remarkably well. 1 picked up a
paper this morning and saw an item
concerning me that had not a |
shadow of truth in it. 1t is |
supposed Vanderbilt referred to his |
think, he resumed, the system OF |
dealing in futures has a bad effect. |
No man who goes into Wall street but |
Trouble in the northwest is throwing |
things into chaos. 1t has piled up |
freights that we can hardly move. |
Matters have been so pushed that we
have been compelled to buy seventy
five new locomotives and borrow |
twelve. When he went to a tailor's
shop he expected to pay for his own
clothes and some other mans too. He
spoke of the dressed beef carrying
and said his road believed in
carrying it by the pound. To attempt
to touch corners would be bad for both
sides, and the subject should be left to
men who know more about it than he
did. 1t is expected that Jay Gould
will testify.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21

improved his flocks much more rapid
" than those breeders who were less
careful than himself in making their
selections.
The River Platte country, South
America, has double the number of
sheep owned in the United States,
while Australia has 100000 more
sheep than we have, yet this country
produces eighty-tive per cent as
much wool as is produced at the River
Platte, and more than One-half the
quantity credited to Australia. In
ten years the latter country has doubled
its wool production.
Whenever a sheep is going lame
its feet should be examined and
cleaned out between the hOofs. Pare
the hoof if at all unsound, or if the
shell of the hoOf is found turned under
the sole pare it down. On soft pas
lures the hoof does not wear off as fast
as it grows, and, as a consequence, the
crust frequently turns under the foot
and produces lameneSS.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
How to ItalianiZe.

First, procure good queen from a
reliable breeder, and when the queen
arrives, If in movable frame hive, COM
mence on one side of the hive and
take out one or two frames and shake
off the bees so as to be sure that the
black queen isnot on them. Now have
ANEW hive, put the two frames in and
set in place of the old hive, and carry
the old hive and remaining bees some
six or eight rods away, then examine
each frame carefully until the black
queen is found, then kill her or make
new colony by giving her about half
of the frames, and set it some distance
from where 10 first stood. Queens are
mostly sent in cage one inch thick
and two inches square. Take this
cage and lay it on frame of brood,
near the top bar, and with a sharp
knife, cut out piece of comb. just as
large as the cage and no lar
ger. Now remove the two tacks
that hold the tin gate, but do not
let the gate slip out of place. slip the
cage in the hole cut in the copb with
the gate down, be sure the gate is in
the right place so it will be impossible
for the queen to get out, place the
frames In the hives. Just as they were.
and leave 1t for thirty-six to forty
eight hours; then remove the tin gate,
but leave the cage in position. and
with IA sharp, thin knife, give two or
TIN go cuts just below the opening, but
do not remove any comb; now close
the hive and the bees will know their
way out, but before closing the hive
be careful to destroy all queen cells.
In about five days open the hive and
see if all is right and remove the cage.
The above plan is intended for those
who have had but little experience at
the business, and not for the practical
apiarian. Maryland Farmer.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
Going to Lump II.
dallas Times.I


1t takes but little aggravation at
this time to make the Galveston man
wild with anger. A few days ago, one
of them was in this city on a drum
ming" expedition. One of our citi-
zens stated that he could not give the
Galveston house an order for the rea-
son, first, that he could do as well
by purchasing from a Dallas house
Of the same line, and second
that Galveston didn't deserve any
favors on account of her late conduct
in politics. The Islander flew into a
passion and declared that Galveston
was proud of having elected Ochiltree,
and If the balance of the state didn't
like it, to use his vernaculer, 1T can
lump it." Having received permits
sion from prominent man Of that
town, the state can now proceed to
lump it" whatever that means.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
HOME, FARM AND RANCH.
Winter Pasture.

The advantages of winter pasture
are found not so much in the actual
nutriment derived as in the whole
some effects upon the animal system
insured by mingling the green and
dry food Constipation and the slug
gishness consequent therefrom, may
be avoided by a short run upon grass
on SUCH days as the weather will per-
nit. The time should be SO regulated
as not to interfere with the regular
feeding hours. This fact. and the fur
ther one that the weather is most
likely to favor it, indicates the early
afternoon as the most favorable for
the hours run, which will ordinarily
be found sufficient. Another cOnsid-
Grafton which should not he over
looked, is the fact that the exercise
which is essential to wholesome thrift
is secured while the few bites of grass
are being snatched.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
Diseases of the Hog.

So far as we have been able to learn,
either by reading or by practical ex-
pei. ence, there is rs little known of the
var Gus diseases of swine and the
methods called for to successfully
treat them rs of any other one thing.
In the treatment of disease, whether
in the biped or the quadruped, we
seldom, If ever, stop to ascertain the
cause, and even less seldom ask the
question, what is disease 2"
We find an animal sick and immedi-
eteiy jump at the conclusion, the dis
case is this or that, and calls for such
and such remedies. These are at hand.
or obtained, and applied at times with
Indifferent success; but successful or
not, the diagn0is is a blind one. and
the treatment as 1.-The blind leading
the blind"
Tho disease called hog cholera is
found all over the country, ii we NAV
believe the newspapers; but the indica-
tons of the disease are as varied as
the causes are abundant. and vet we
have remedies. advertised by other
wise reputable newspapers, proclaim
ed as specific aud sure cure. To be-
heve any such nonsense. is to make
ourselves the tool and TOW of the
quack, and to blind ourselves to the
first problem to be solved. viz: what
Is the cause of the disease? Having
fou I'd this. the remedy win suggest
itB,lf.
The following from the Henry
county. Missouri, Democrat is sugges-
tive in this connection:
Although there is no hog cholera re-
ported in the country, yet farmers
should keep the fact prominently be-
fore them that its appearance at any
time is not impossible. Hogs are
scarce. and high in price. Hogs sleep
ing IN a pile of old and rottipg heated
straw, IS one cause of hog cholera.
*'cn bedding Is warm and comfort
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
Arthur Is Sound.


Every intelligent, honest man must
feel an instructive hatred for the cleo
toral fraud Of 1851. by which the
presidency of the United Strtes was
stolen; and also an instructive repug-
nance for the hypocrites and villains
who committed and promoted the
fraud, and who in various official
places and distinctions enjoyed the di-
rect usufruct thereof.
This honorable feeling of hatred and
repugnance expressed by President
Arthur when he describes the shame
full period of fraud triumphant as
1.-The four years Immediately preceding
Mr.. Garfield's accession to the presi-
dency."
No one can allege that Chester A.
Arthur has pardoned or condoned the
blacklist crime ever perpetrat ed by ne
farious politicians. Honor to this
true and manly president
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
A Singular Coincidence.
baltimore SUM-


So closely do the reports of the secre-
tary of the treasury and the tariff COM
mission agree that they seem to be the
product of a joint effort. The presi-
dent differs from his secretary in
thinking all internal revenue taxes ex-
cept those on distilled spirits should
be abolished. As the revenue from
spirits brought in last year SOS, 3d.
40S, there would thus be left out of
the secretary's surplus of S75.577.O43 a
margin of only So, 703,635 for tariff re-
formers to operate on, and it becomes
Ineligible why Mr.. Kelley thinks so
highly of the presidents message.
Commissioner Raum, more conserVa-
tive, is of opinion that a "reduc-
ton of from S60,O00O00 to S70OOO.OOO
in the annual revenues can be safely
entered upon" and thinks that the
reduction in internal revenue should
be made on matches, patent medicines.
perfumery, banks, special taxes, cigars
and cigarettes, and should amount to
$2S,502, 12S, leaving but S47.O77.OOO of
Mr.. Folger's surplus, and still less of
his own, to the wicked tariff REFORM
ers. 1t is plain that all the wind is
not yet taken out of the Democratic
sails. The Democrats will call for
much larger tax reductions, and thew
will insist on keeping the tax on arti-
cles which can most easily sustain il.
so that more can be taken from the
tariff duties.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
THE BOSS FIRE.
The Losses in Kingston Not Over
S15,OOO.OOO.

NEW YORK, Dec. 13.-Inquiries
among the agencies of foreign insur-
ance companies confirm the report of d
large cOntlagration at Kingston,
Jamaica, but 1t is thought the loss has
been exaggerated. However, the dam
age is believed to be heavy, inaSmuch
DIS the large warehouses situated with
in the boundaries of the burned district
usually contain at this season of the
year heavy stocks of sugar, rum and
other merchandise for shipment to the
United States and Europe. The fire
included the district from the corner
Of West street, at Port Royal
street, nearly to East street. Both
sides OF Port Royal street were de-
Stroyed, with the wharveS to the
southwark. Most of the buildings
destroyed were of stone or brick. The
portion of the city devoted to res
licences was not reached by the flames.
The principal losers will, undoubtedly,
DE merchants who laid in large stocks
of goods for Christmas. A theatre
recently fitted up was destroyed. The
ire must have been extensive, Judging
from the large orders for lumber
pouring in from Kingston during the
day. The total loss is estimated here
at half amount stated in the early
dispatches. The Kingston steamer is
due here December 20.
PARTICULARS OF THE GREAT FIRE.
KINGSTON, Dec. 1.-THE fire which
broke out in the business part of this
city on Sunday evening was not eXtin-
guished till Wednesday. The loss is
placed at G6,000,OO0. The fire, which
was of incendiary origin, began in a
quantity of shingles in lumber yard
and the high wind which prevailed
giving great proportions. All the
warehouses, wharVeS and stores were
consumed. Four hundred stores in
all were destroyed. The buildings re-
garded as tire-proof did not escape de-
struction and nearly every one OF that
class which the fire attacked succumb-
ed to the flames. The fire was attend
ed with loss of life. Five persons
are known to have been burned to
death. A new law will be passed pro-
hibiting the use of shingles hereafter.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
Beginning a Garden.

If one proposes to begin gardening,
whether to raise vegetables for home
use or for sale, commencement should
not be put off until spring. The work
could have been started a month or
two earlier, but much can yet be done
in all but very cold localities. 1t is of
little use to try to make a garden on
wet land. Unless the soil has natural
drainage, tile or plank drains should
be laid the first thing. If sod land be
selected, apply good dressing of man
ure, break it up, and let it lie until
spring, when another manuring and
blowing, with thorough narrowing,
will be needed. The success in the
garden depends largely upon the
amount of manure applied to it.
Stable manure to the extent of fifty
to eighty loads to the acre is needed,
or if so much cannot be obtained, the
lack should be supplied by the use Of
ground bone, fish, guano, superphos-
plate, or other good commercial
fertilizers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
THE CANE GROWERS.
Third Annual Session of the Missis-
sippi Valley Association.


ST. LOUIS, Dec. I3.-The third an
nua convention of the Mississippi
Cane Growers association met here
to-day, EX-Lieut. Gov. n. j. Colman.
OF st. Louis, president, in the chair.
Delegates were present from Illinois,
Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana.
Michigan, Missouri, New jersey, New
\ DIRK, Nebraska, Ohio, PENNSYLVANIA,
tennessee and Wisconsin. Hon.
George b. Loving, commissioner of
agriculture, was appointed orator. and
he Will deliver an address before the
convention tomorrow. 4 resolution
providing for the appointment of a
committee to consider the proprietv of
this association asking congress to
purchase the copyright of Isaac l..
hodges book, entitled sugar
Canes: Their Product and Manufac-
ture, was unanimously adopted.
President Colman read the annual
address, which gave a long and inter-
eStlng review of the sorghum indus
Try, and showed its great importance
to the country. y member of the
convention stated that if sorghum
manufacture really proves to be a
success, it will keep in the country
S6O,OOO,OOO to $SO,00O,O00 which is now
paid for imported sugars and syrups.
Members of the convention will leave
Saturday for New Orleans, where
they Will remain Several days, inspect
ing sugar mills and refineries.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21

81 met Oscar Wilde in London
once" said Mime. Nilsson Rousseaud
the other day, "where we were both
guests, and he was to take me down
to dinner. He commenced to talk his
nonsense and pose to me as we were
going to the dining room. l said to
him: Look here, Mr.. Wilde, Nile.
Christine Nilsson viii put up with no
such stuff. This is all put on, and
there is nothing in it but nonsense
Mr.. Wilde said: Thank you. You
are the first sensible woman and true
friend that I've met After that he
acted as any other man should, and
talked sensibly."
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
Sulphur for Diphtheria.
Philadelphia Record.l

A gentleman residing in the north
ern part of the city, whose two little
daughters were dying last Thursday
of diphtheria, saw in the Record of
that day communication commend
ing the use of sulphur in case of diph-
liberia. AS a last resort he made a
trial of it, using washed flowers of
sulphur and applying it directly to
the membraneous growths in the
throats of the children by means
of common clay pipe. The
effect was almost magical. With
In two hours there was COM
plete relief, and in two days the chill
dren. who had been given up by their
physician, had completely recovered.
While it is not reasonable to rely en-
tirely upon sulphur in the ills that be-
set childhood, it is doubtful if there
has ever been proper recognition of
its value as u destroyer of morbid or
fungus membraneous growths in
cases of diphtheritic type. Distilled
or sublimed sulphur, known as flowers
of sulphur, sh Juld be used; not the
powdered crude sulphur.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-12-21
Col. Pierce's Railroad Views--A
Texas Senator Shot At.
Especial to The Statesman |

SAN ANTONIO, Dec. 4.-Col. II. 3.
Andrews has been elected president of
the electric light company, vice Col.
Belknap resigned.
The gambling question is being agi-
tated and will be an issue in the com
ing city election.
In an interview with Col. Pierce, of
the Sunset, to-day, your correspondent
was told that our chances for the Sun
set workshops were poor. San An
tonic has enough in the repair shops,
and the main shops will be located at
Houston. The hospital question will
be settled when the road is completed,
and Col. Pierce was in favor of San
Antonio for the location. He was not
favorably disposed to the action of
the legislature in their railroad legis-
lation, and said there would be con-
certed action between Gould's agents
and all other railroad men of the state
on the three cents mile law, and it
would come before the legislature.
No more roads will be built in Texas
unless it is repealed, and when the
railroads stop the state will recede
100000 in population. No road ever
pays the first three years when
built in Texas, and the Sunset
last year, under the five cent law,
lost $4,000 and this year will
lose $4,000. Passenger service will
have to be stopped or run in connec-
ton with the freights. He had spent
so much money. in Texas he had no
more to spend. In building the Fred
road they would need land
and subsidies. Another line would be
and he was soon going to
look over the country in that direction
himself. He will remain in Texas
two or three months.
Senator George Pfeiffer got into a
dispute with a Mr.. Adler at New
last night, and Adler shot
at but missed Pfeiffer. Adler was ar
rested.