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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25
THE MARBLE FALLS.
BURNETT, January 5, Is

bURNET, january D, 1893.
In referring tn Commissioners
Spaight's report of the Marble Falls
of this county, as a professional mill
wright, 1 will state that have seen
no writer yet do justice to this ex-
traordinary water power. l have
somewhere among my notes Of sur
yey the number Of each fall, with the
approximate fall. of each one, except
the three upper falls. These were
accurately measured, and found to be,
respectively, as follows: Fall No. 1,
8 feet; No. 2, 8 feet; No. 3, o feet. :
My estimate, was taken some two
and a half years ago, when the river
was low, and in one and quarter
miles / noticed seventeen falls OF
rapids, averaging eighteen inches to
twenty-five feet. think the whole
number of feet of these falls viii, in
this distance, amount to eighty odd
feet.
This is undoubtedly one of the few
of the best water powers found In the
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gathering from each opening tlowero of
the rich mans fields, who has
no special legislation against
or prohibitory law to pre-
vent them from making their in
dustrious visits to and from the vari-
Gus plants and shrubs so bountifully
prepared for the proper enjoyment OF
an who obey the laws that govern
these wonderful insects which have
become of so much commercial value,
in this as in many other countries;
they seem to be stirring up quite a
lively interest almost the world over,
causing the people TO meet in conven-
ton by counties as well as in states
and national bee meetings that are
being held in almost every part OF the
civilized world in order 10 advise;
counsel and plan for more successful
methods in the management OF the
God-given honeybee for the good oil
man.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25
Two Cheap Medicines.

One of the cheapest medicines that
mortal can use is sleep. 1t is a SOW
ereign remedy for weakness; it re-
lever languor; it cures restlessness,
uneasinesS and irritability; it will
remedy headache and backache; it
also cures nervousness. When weary
we should rest; when exhausted we
should sleep. To resort tC stimulants
is suicidal; what weary men need is
sleep. The lack of sleep causes neu-
ralgia, paralysis and insanity. Many
a person dies for want of sleep, and the
point where many sufferer turns his
feet from the very gates of death to the
open path of life is where he sinks to
sleep. OF almost every sick man it
may be said, as of Lazarus, ''if he
sleep. he shall do we'll"
Another excellent medicine is sun
shine. The world requires more of it,
morally and physically. 1t is more
soothing than morphine, more potent
than peoples. - 1t is good for liver
complaint, for neuralgia, for rheu-
matism, for melancholy-for every
thing. Make your rooms sunny and
cheerful; build your house so as to
command the sunlight all day long.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25
HOME, FARM AND RANCH.
The Farmers Dog.

Why should the shepherd be called
the farmers dog? First-Because, II
properly trained. collieis worth three
men at driving and herding cattle,
sheep, hogs or poultry. Second-They
are Vigilant guardians of the master $
property, always watchtul night and
day. Third-They are kind TO chill
dren, know who treats them well.
Fourth-They are excellent ratters
and will generally make their masters
premises an unhealthy place OF resi-
dence for all vermin.
The Scotch collies have been purely
bred for so many years toa useful
standard that it is Just as natural for
them to drive and herd stock as 1t Is
for bull dog to take hold of its adj
versity and hang on with its usual
tenacity. Its no great trouble to break
4 collie; it only requires patience. IL
is necessary that they should be
worked regularly, more especially
when Young, or in the absence of the
master they will take it upon them
selves to work ON their own account.
I have known "A collie pup to work
four or five hours at a time with "a
flock, not playfully or loudly barking,
but he would take the sheep and put
them all in one small bunch, carefully
putting back each old eve who
thought herself privileged to stray.
After becoming satisfied with holding
them, he would let a part of the Hook
go and hold the balance. Then he
would scatter the whole flock, only To
"bunch" them again in few minutes.
Accustom your pup to your particu-
lar work, be careful not to USE. harsh
measures-never kick or strike him.
If he needs severe punishment give
him a switching, but always be quite
sure that he knows what the
whipping is for. If once the will
Ii broken the dog will always be
afraid to do your bidding for fear of
punishment. Always reward his
obedience with a kindly pat or two, or
bit of food. They like to be carress-
ed and petted, and in return are all
attention to your wishes and ready to
do anything they understand you to
want. Ii a farmer keeps.a dog for no
useful purpose whatever, he will find
a shepherd dog to DC an ornament TO
his place, rs Il more BEAUTIFUL member
of his species uoes not exist.-Far-
mers's Review.
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Pure Air in Bedrooms.

A little care in the way of supply
ing bedrooms with fresh and whole
some air will prevent bilious derange-
ment, headaches and fevers often.
Let the air in at a place where the
draft will not pass over the body.
Summer air does no injury, but the
winter atmosphere, differing only in
temperature, may not be safely treated
the same way, simply because the
temperature of the body in a room is
so much higher than that of the cold
winter air. The point is to get all
the fresh air you need to keep the at
mosphere of the room pure, but keep
out of the draft.
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The Group.

The following is a recipe for this
dangerous disease, so apt TO affect the
children at this season. The lady
who furnished it says: i would like
TO write and tell the sisters how l
make valuable Group syrup, with but
little expense. / do not know what
we should have done many times
without it, for our little boy takes
cold so easy, and is almost always
troubled with the Group; but few
doses of the syrup will always relieve
him. We give it in small doses to the
baby too, when she has cold, with
an equally good result. Take lobelia,
ginger and cayenne of each one
half drachm, put them in a
pitcher with one-half pound of sugar
and a pint of boiling water; stir until
sugar is dissolved; leave to settle,
then add one drachm of the oil of
peppermint and one ounce OF tincture
of nyrrh. Bottle when cool; dose,
from ten drops to teaspoonful every
half hour until relieved. l hope that
every mother who reads this will give
it trial. This dreadful disease comes
on so suddenly that unless we have
something to stay its progress it would
be too late to save our darling; often
we would not have time to get doc
tor, so it is of great Importance that
every mother should keep something
all prepared, and l know of nothing
better than this syrup"
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The SnrnlnS Honey.

Let all remember to keep their
honey, whether extracted or comb, in
a dry, warm room. 1t is best to keep
the extracted honey in open vessels,
and if to be shipped in barrels or
kegs, these latter should be coated in
side with parafine, or beeswax. Let
no one be in hurry to sell honey. 1t
should be thoroughly graded before
sent to market. No pains should be
spared to have the honey look neat
which will largely increase the price
it will bring. In some parts of the
country the crop has been very good
and in many others it is total fail
ure. 1t is to be expected that good
prices will prevail.-American Agri-
culturiSt.
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Milk Yielding

Is in some occult way connected init
mately with the cows nervous organi-
cation. If she is happy, contented
and comfortable, she will do her best,
while the least shock to her nervous
system upsets the whole business.
The crack of whip. the falling of a
board, or other shock to the nerves,
will reduce the yield of milk in herd
very materially. So the removal of
the calf, or its rough treatment in the
dams presence, will sometimes per-
emptorily stop theflow of milk. This
is often attributed to the ill-will of
the COW in ''holding up" her milk, but
doctors tell us of similar results with
the human race. A mother receiving
sudden news of a tragic death in the
family, a father, mother or husband,
will often completely stop the supply
of milk for the little one, no matter
how anxious the mother may be to
feed it.
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LETTER FROM GEORGETOwN
GEORGETOWN, JAN. 20, 1883

GEORGETOWN, JAN. ~ 1888.
To the Editor Of the Statesman
We have but little news, but plenty
of snow and northers.
Mrs. Dilly's house caught fire this
morning, but was soon extinguished
by the hook and ladder fire company
The jury Is out on the Milt Clamp
murder case.
Lambert g. Richardson's splendid
dramatic company delighted very
large audience last Wednesday and
Thursday nights. Their receipts
were the largest ever known here
The performances were splendid and
the music could not be exceIled.
Old Anus, a negro pauper, came
very near freezing to death in jail last
night. He was held in jail on indict-
ment for killing j. b. Floid here last
September. K.
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Gambetta,s Death-wsr In Europe

This statesman's death may post
pone the inevitable war between
France and Germany, but there will be
no postponement of the great drawing
of the Commonwealth Distribution
Co., to take place in Louisville, KY,
January 81, 1888. $4,000 for only So.
The most popular institution in the
country. Tickets only 80 each. Send
to r.. NJ. BOardman, Louisville, KY.
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south. Columbus, Georgia, has y
famous name rs manufacturing
city, and derives its power from the
falls of the Chattahoochee river.
which are Insignificant when com
pared TO the Marble Falls of the Colo
rado, river, in Burnet county; and our
section Of country is losing immense
wealth by these famous falls running
TO waste. Respectfully yours,
l. II NJ SNfraru
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Feed Racks.

Why waste tons of feed
by dispensing with racks and
throwing it under foot in the mud ?
The value of the feed wasted, and the
loss of flesh which results from ex-
posing the stock to cold storms in un-
sheltered, muddy yards, would pay
the interest on a sum four times as
great as the cost of the materials re-
quired for racks and shelter.
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Wild Game, Fish, Etc.

The owner of the land has no
property in animals wild by nature,
and found on his premises Wild
turkeys. wild ducks, prairie chickens,
squirrels, rabbits, quails, fish, and
wild game of all kinds belong to him
who shall take and reclaim the same.
The land owner may prevent any per-
son from entering upon his land and
taking game, not because the pro-
prietor has any interest in the game,
but because it would be tresspass to
enter upon the land. Wild game is
not the subject of larceny. If a per
son shall kill and appropriate a wild
animal he would not be guilty of any
crime, but if he should chance to be a
tame animal instead, he would be
guilty of larceny and might be sent
to the penitentiary therefor. Indiana
Farmer.
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Plymouth Rocks.

The great popularity that the
Plymouth Rock fowl has attained in
so short time is without parallel
in the annals of gallinaculture, and no
.other breed is so highly esteemed in
America to-day. 1t has attained the
popularity too entirely on its own in
trinsic merit without the eclat of for
eign origin or the OUTLAY OF large
sums Of money in putting.
They are exceedingly sweet. fine
grained, tender and delicate. As
spring chickens they are the very best
breed, for, added to the excellence of
their flesh, they feather early and ma
ture with remarkable rapidity.
As market fowls they are unsur-
passed; large cocks weigh from nine
to eleven pounds, hens from seven to
nine, and very plump bodies with full
breasts, clean, bright yellow legs and
yellow skin, they always command
the highest price.
As egg producers they are only ex-
celled by the Leghorns. and lay more
eggs than any other breed that matches
and rears its own young and can be
depended upon all the year round.
Their eggs are also of large size, very
rich and fine favored, from white to
reddish brown in color.
In hardness, both as chickens and
mature fowls, they are uneQualled
and adapt themselves to all climates
and situations. Their combs and wat,
ties being of moderate size are not liza
BILE to freeze, and they have no feath.
ers on the lower part of their legs L
dabbie in thesnow and mud and there
By chill them.
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Facts Ahont Milk.

Cream cannot rise through great
depth of milk. If milk is, therefore,
desired to retain cream for time, it
should be put in deep, narrow dish;
and If it be desired to free it most
completely of cream, it should be
poured into broad, fiat dish, not ex-
ceeding one inch in depth. The evo-
luton of cream is facilitated by rise,
and retarded by depression of tenn
perature. In wet and cold weather
the milk is less rich than in dry and
warm; and on that account more
cheese is obtained in cold than in
warm, though not in thundery wealth
er. The season has its effects. The
milk in the spring is supposed to be
best for calves, in summer it is best
suited for cheese, and in autumn the
butter keeping better than that of
summer. Cows less frequently MIXED
than others give rich milk. and conse-
quently much butter. The mornings
milk is richer than the evenings. The
last drawn milk of each milking at all
times and seasons is richer than the
first drawn, which is the poorest.
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Apiculture.

The bee culture is beautiful occu-
patton, said j. AZ. Hicks before the
North American Bee-keeper's associa-
ton, for those who have become aged
and iniirm and not able to perform
hard manual labor. Also the poor as
well IS the rich may all keep bees
with much profit to themselves, from
the fact that bees have no respect as
TO persons for whom they labor. They
6rk necessarily for the rich OF poor,
high or low, alike. and viii gather
n store as nice honey and rs much
it for the poor as for the rich An
may keep few bees. working rs they
do from early morn ill dewy eve
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Soda for Rurns.

All kinds of burns, including scalds
and sun burns, are almost Immediately
relieved by the application of solu-
ton of bi-carbonate Of soda to the
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25

A horrible story of poverty and
self-murder was told in the papers
lately in a telegram from Trenton,
New Jersey. An unknown man,
who had vainly begged for food, put
his neck on the rail in front of train
and had his head Halmost severed from
his body" He had accosted work
men returning from their days toll,
asking for any food they might have
in their dinner kettles, but no notice
was taken of him, and so, in this land
of plenty, in sight of homes where
luxury abounds, the wretched. friend
less. starving man sought relief from
suffering in terrible death.
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Mime. Albini expects to make . tour
of the.states, returning in March 70
New York, whence she win sal for
London to sing at Covert Garden
during the summer.
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Breeding Geese.

In breeding geese the surplus Cos
lings are killed off every year. None
need besaved for wintering and breed
ing except it may be well to keep one
or two line geese to take the place
of old birds, killed or hurt by some ac-
cident. Geese lay regularly, breed and
rear their goslings well for fifty or
eighty years and, it is said. they grow
tougher every year. So if one has a
good breeding goose, one which does
her own duty well, and is reasonably
peaceful toward other inhabitants of
farmyard, it is best to keep her for
years. Sometimes agoose will bevery
cross, killing ducklings andachickens,
attacking children, etc. Such one is
fit candidate for the spit. Gamblers
are generally much worse, and usually
one more than five or six years old
becomes absolutely unbearable. So
provision is naturally made to replace
the old ganders every three or four
years. 1t is besides necessary to do
so, for though younger will attend
four geese very well, an old one con-
fines his attention to one only, and
often proves infertile at six or eight
years old, getting crosser all the time
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40 cents, and that of the city S1.S5 on
the 500.
With the exception of occasional ma
larial attacks, occurring mostly along
the river and creek bottoms, the coun-
ty is very healthful. Themean maxi
mum temperature in summer is So
degrees. and the mean minimum in
winter is 81 degrees.
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COLLIN COUNTY

From advance sheets Of the Report on the
Resources. Soil and Climate Of Texas, I" by
A. w. Spaight, Commissioner of Statistics,
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25

Kate Field failed because one of her
new clerks one day forgot to ask one
Of the customers, Anything else ?"
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A colored man in the Granny's
Quarter section of Kershaw county,
South Carolina, made in 1882, without
the use of fertilizers and with only
one OK to plow, thirteen bales of cot
ton, averaging $50 pounds; 125 bushels
of corn, 70 Of peas. 100 of potatoes
and 40 gallons of molasses.
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Melting of Fowls.

When fowls are well cared for, mott
ing usually takes but little time COM
pared with those uncared for, and full
of Yermin as such birds usually are.
Some fowls rarely appear to shed a
feather out Of season, While Others
are continually dropping their feath-
ers here and there, anu never appear
in perfect state of feather. These
latter are rarely good layers, and are
usually Asiatics and their crosses.
They are generally infested by verlnin
that destroy the life of the feathers,
and cause them to drop prematurely.
If the fowls bodies are kept clean, the
feathers viii be bright with good
keep, and when the season arrives
for the regular molt. the new feathers
are ready to take the place left vacant
by the worn-out dress; in few
days the body is covered bright and
new, the normal condition of the bird
kept up and. in many instances, the
egg production also. Noting usually
occurs in September, but some fowls
do not mott until into October and
November. These fowls are generally
the large layers, but with good care
and food, they will pass through this
season with small difficulty, if warmly
housed at night. They seldom make
so strong or good birds as those which
drop the feathers at the usual period,
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Cow Feed.

A correspondent of the Country
Gentleman says: Il have seen a
number of inquiries as to cotton seed
meal as food for cattle. l wish to
state for the benefit of whom it may
concern, that / have used in the last
two winters thirteen tons, which l
fed to my cattle. | never had them
do better. l only wish l had kept
some of it occasionally during the
spring and summer. l believe feed
of it twice week would prevent re :
water. 1t is good when fed unmiXed
with anything, but can be much i'm
proved by adding corn meal and
wheat bran, or either of them. would
not advise the use of more than pint
of seed mt first, which may be in
creased to as much us the cows will
eat. / think one-third cotton seed
meal. one-third corn or pea meal and
one-third wheat bran-say four
quarts feed, morning and evening,
and plenty of hay-will give as much
and as rich milk, and keep the COWS
as smooth and fat us any other ration
one can give. have never seen the
slightest bad effect from its use. L
paid from $18 to S26 per ten for the
meal in Montgomery, freight added"
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Water Courses.

When there is a natural stream OF
water running across tract OF land,
the proprietor has the right to use the
water for stock and domestic purposes.
He may also erect dam or pond for
the purpose of taking ice therefrom,
or may use the water in any other
manner, but he has no right TO divert
it from its natural course andlprevent
IL from running into the land of an
adjoining proprietor. There is no
proprietary right in the wateri itself.
The owner of the land through which
it passes may appropriate.al that he
can make use of, but the surplus must
be allowed to pass on to the next land
owner in the natural channelin which
it has been wont to pass. This be-
comes of great Importance to. farmers
where they depend upon running
streams for stock water. and the courts
would enjoin anyone from changing
the course of streamso that it would
not pass through the land of another
in its usual and customary course. On
the other hand, no owner of land has
any right to so change the natural
course of any stream, or to create an
artificial stream so as to cause it to be
discharged upon the land of another
at any other than in the natural
channel.
Where land is covered by water, it
is not proper to describe it in deed
as so many acres of water; such a
deed would pass for nothing. But it
should read, so many acres of land
covered by water. While water, like
air and light, is free to all, yet no one
has a right IN enter uDOn the lands of
another for the purpose of taking or
using it.
The owner of land on which there
is q stream or pond of water may for
bid and prevent any person from en-
tering and taking fish from the same.
1t is as much a trespass to enter a
stream or pond of water on the land
of another as it is to enter his fields.
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Is separated from Red River, the
north boundary line of the state. by
the county of Grayson. and its centre
is on the meridian of SO deg. 80 min.
of longitude west from Greenwich.