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Cotton Cultivation in the North.
y. o. Times-Democrat.

n. o. Times-Democrat
While the South is complaining
OF two much cotton and the press
is advertising a reduction in its
acreage, the great Southern staple
is invading new territory. The
cotton country has extended
greatly since the war and States
like Virginia and Missouri, which
knew nothing whatever OF cotton
twenty years ago, have lately pro-
duced large quantities oft. The
plant seems to be travelling North
and West, and we now hear of it
under cultivation in California and
Kansas. In the Sacramento Val
ley OF the Pacific coast, whose
climate is very similar to that OF
the Southern States, it thrives
and yields well. The Kansas ex-
pertinent is even more recent, and
dates from the large exodus oil
negroes into that State.
According to the Kansas City
Times the experiment has been a
success. Cotton gins have been
established at various points in
the State and have plenty OF ma
terial to work on. As for the
yield per acre it is very satisfac-
tory; and it is now considered as
demonstrated, that cotton cultiva-
ton can be carried on pro6tably
in Kansas; and it is predicted
that it will soon become an i'm
portant industry there. s-~
Such is the Kansas way Of
looking at the matter. We fear,
however. that the South cannot
give the Kansas farmers much en-
couragement. The experiments
in Missouri have shown that cot
ton is very unsafe crop even
there, early frosts killing it at the
very moment when everything is
apparently doing well. As Tor
the market the South is already
overstocking it, and producing as
much cotton as the world needs /;
and it can produce more and at
cheaper rates than Kansas can
ever hope to raise. We appre,
ciate the desire of the Western
people to vary their crops, but we
fear that they are embarking in an
unlucky enterprise when they IN
dertake to raise cotton in land
Of Billiards. There is no better
country for corn, wheat, hay. sor-
ghum and a hundred other crops,
but Kansas is hardly adapted to
cotton, bananas or oranges. a
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Effect of Tannhauser music I'D

Effect of Tannhauser music upon
a Knoxville critic; "The rise and
swell of its glorious rhythum SEEM
ed now like the ecstatic carols oil
cherubs on the towers Of Eden,
and now like the walls OF demons
in the bottomleSs caverns Of pam
demonium. Wagner's grand music
poured out now like glorious
streams of a rainbow tinted light,
now like salvors of thunder peals,
now like rills Of cascading silver
pouring down upon a mountain Of
guitars and violins."
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Farming in Manitoba.


A Manitoba farmer in a lette
to the Toronto Globe defines the
grievances which his class in that
region complain fof. They are
well pleased withTthe soil and eli
mate and with all natural re-
sources Of the country. They are
excellent. There is no better
wheat country in the world, But,
he adds, unless we have our pros
duce taken to market at model
rate, which we cannot expect so
long as this T railway monopoly
lasts; unless we can purchase our
farm machinery without paying 50
per cent. protective duties, and
extra freight; and unless our tax
alton be reduced to that of the
older provinces, we farmers Of the
Northwest may give up the bust
ness" As an illustration Of their
hardships he mentions that thier
crop of oats was sold for IS cents
a bushel. The cost of hauling a
load Of Is bushel a distance of 20
miles to market is IS; and the cost
of treshing is 5 cents bushel, or
81 Is for the load, making SII Is
expenses on load of rs bushel,
for which he gets only SII25-
or an actual loss of so cents.
"Now," he asks, lin viewaof these
figures would / not have made
money had | put a match to
the standing gram ?" The situa
ton of the Minnesota and Dakota
farmers is more pleasant; they are
not subject, to single railway
monopoly and their farm ma
chinery manufactured in their i'm
mediate vicinity, is bought at
cheaper prices. Indeed, they are
so much better off than the Man
itobans that this, Manitoban farmer
asks; Would it be such an aw
full crime should we gather up
what is left from monopoly and
over taxation and move across the
border 2" So" '7 fa'5
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pI EVE MARRIAGE GUIDE. pssss9 az

Elegant eleth and gilt Finding, seaied for 20
cents m pos tage or currency. Over any won
derfIl Hen pictrres, true TO llfe ARTICLES en- the
following Subjects Who may marry. who not;
whyf Proper age to marry. Who marry first
AianhOhil. ~ omanhoOd. Physical decay. W no
shonid marry How life and happiness may be
increased Those married or contemplating
marrying should read 1T It ought 10 be read
by al adult PER sons, then kept under lock and
kcyl- Honular ed ton. above, hut paper
cover and 200 pages, Is cents ~ mail, in money
o. postage.
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ELEcrR1G
Ant Extermiiflator.

Warranted to do Just what the name in
dictates when the directions are followed. ~
This compound Is one of the cheapest and
most effective modes of completely annihi-
lating the Ant Colonies of Texas that has
ever yet been discovered. The manner Of
applying and actual labor expended las will
be seen by the directions) is SO simple aud
light, that every one who is troubled with
these ravages can, at comparatively small
cost, be rid of them, thereby saving annually
hundreds of dollars to MANY farmers
gardeners, and florists, to say nothing of the
great relief and comfort it would bring TO the
many mothers to know that theirlittle dar-
lings were free from the poisonous effect, OF
those inhabitants of the sandhiIls.
For Red or Singing Ants one q ounce
bottle is sufficient to destroy half dozen col
onies. From one quart to one gallen will de,
stroy any ordinary bed of cutting ants, =
The undersigned has bought the eSSdus-
i've right TO sell the exterminator in thetoun-
ties of Washington, Burleson, Austin, Brazos
and Waller. The fluid can be obtained at the
following places: '''''
Brenhanl, Tristram's drug store.
Hampstead, James Armstrong, druggist
Bellville r.
Bryan, VIII. Webb, druggist. IS
Caldwell, I. B. Stone, druggist
Lyons Station, NJ. A. Meyers. t--
Gay Hill, Wallace's store,
Burton, D. P. Airhart,
Chappeli Hill, o, L, Williams, and also OF
r. S, Neblett, III this city. have thorough
Y tPstcd the eNterminator and know that. it
will do exactly what. is claimed for it. -
R. S. NEBLETT, -
Brenham Texas.
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Lehmann's Saloon,

Corner of St. Charlie and Sandy Streets,
Brennan, Texas.
My bar Is always supplied with the finest Ii
quOrs in the market, 10 wit; MCBryar, Month
cello, and Old Rose Bud. In wines we keep a
full stock of California, Kelley's Island Krug
Champagne. The duest brands Of cigars in the
city. Patronage solicited.
b. lehman, Proprietor.
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vasfW. II. sYINSoNa &,

VIII rent houses and collect rents in the
city, for reasonable commission, and can
sell YOU residence in the city or a farm in
any portion of the county at bottom rock
prices. have the following and many
others: THi' .-r #--
r. 7. Flewellcn's 7I5 IL acres about Is
miles east of Rreiham- Is heres in cultiva-
ton, 100 acres in pasture, 80 acres of cedar
timber. q good and comfortable dwelling,
servants and u tenant houses, barn and
stables, store-house and 25-horse power en-
CINE and, boiler, cotton gin, saw and grist
mill; ST 50 per AGRA. New York tract ad-
joining Flewellen's IS per acre.
T. @. Clay's 1000 acres two miles west of
Independence, all under fence, in pasture
aud cultivation, dommedious dwelling, els
terms, wellsiand springs, tenant hotices, gin
house, cotton and hay press, a number one
orchard with all kinds Of fruit grown in the
Ultimate. His 225 acre tract. about miles
south Of Independence. 100 acres in cultiya-
ton balance in a posture, lasting water. His
so acres about miles west Of Independence,
in coed state of cultivation. His 140 acres,
tho Banner tract ,Sl6 TO SOS PER acre %! B.
Gates 900 acres about 20 miles east of Bren-
ham, a good dwelling, tenant houses, cotton
gin press, good wEter, about 800 acras in Gull
tivation.' S13 per aero, very low. CK. p.
Evans 107 acres about mile north of WASH
ington, splendid farm, bottom and upland.
q, bargain at SO per acpe -
n J.Eva1is 500 acres about miles south
OF Washington, 800 acres in BraEos bottom
farm, in good state of cultivation, SIS per
acre.
II. Z. Locket's nursery and premises one
mile west of the courthouse will be eI-
changed for lots, country lands or for well
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AReyolution in Single Number
nIsaxufnga

Whole Tickets, Sc Half Tickets. 81.
"a Tickets, $50. 30 Tickets, $500.
Remit money or Bank Draft in Letter, or
send by Express. DON'T SEND BY REG
lSTERED LETTER OR POSTOFFICE Or
DER until further notice. ORDERS of IS
and upward by Express, can be sent at our
expense, Address all orders 10 j. j.
DOUGLAS. Louisville, Ry.
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THE N. S. E & B. A. of A.

VIII pay before you die, therefore, you don't
have to "die to beat it" 1t will loan money
to its members who hold IN endowment GER
tificate, before maturity of coupons of some,
n low rate of interest, thereby keeping the
profits of its business in the hands Of its
members. Now is the time, while in good
health, to secure benefit certificate.
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e. p. DAVIS.
Contractor and Builder,
ppENr1AAr rryAG rF
BRENNAN, TEXAS. {

BRENNAN, IEAAS. q ~
1 am prepared to contract tor the erection
of brick buildings. Imake speciality of Job
Work, and guarantee satisfaction. 100000
brick now on hand. have also made ar
rangements to procure Houston pressed
brick and am prepared to execute orders for
building with them, For particulars, or esti-
E.P. orJ. W. DAVIS.
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M. S. E. and B. A. Of A.
W. HyTNSON

VIII forward your applications to the N. S.
+ X b. A of A. for beneficiary. certificate
upon your life, that will pay YOU Is the
amount at stipulated periods. while you arc
living, or the sui amount to your family
aster your death.
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A Lawful Lottery and Fair Drawings,
chartered by the legislature OF Kentucky,
and twice declared legal by the highest Court
In the State. Bond given to Henry county
in the sum of 500 900 for the prompt pay
nient of all prizes sold,
Revolution in Single Number
..r.I...- Drawings,
E5-Every ticket holder his own supervisor
eau call out the number of his ticket and see
the corresponding number on the tag placed
In the wheel in his presence. These draw
ings will occur on the last Thursday of every
month. Read the magnificent
January Scheme.
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d. r. Ponce's acre lot in Independence,
with two story rock dwelling with 10 room.
well furnished, good orchard and every con-
yenience for comfortable home. S160e, less
than cost of building house alone, ,'si.i-.l
Many houses and lots and vacant lots in
the city of Brenham, and other tracts Of land
in different sections too numerous for this
space. - --rnL..-.I II aaEnsff IL
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II, IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF


the Blood and enricheSit, and is there
fore . f1ne Iftsi9orant and corrective
IN cases OF all chronic nldiddies which
areassociated with an I1PovERIsHED
STATE or THE BLOOD. These all yield
tothe regulating and nourishing prop
critics OF Its great food tonic elements.
II compensates for the loss Of vitality,
induced by CoHsliE,i ptiOst, tdtdrrh or
Bronchial and Throat affections. It
tri1 remedy Feminine Debility and
reimburse the Female physique for
those losses Of rftdlifJ ompany-
ing complaints peculiar 70 the Sex
Mothers nursing their own children,
and delicate tcoTneIt who expect TO
become mothers and bring up ct1oT-
o;Ls chtldrels should by all means use
f. It t1ill restore sufferers from
Mental or Nervous ProJfr1tion urls
ing from OreT-tcorb, Ercesses or
profrdoted DISedse. II tctIt cure
Drunkenness and the Opium Habit
TOR as the appetite grows healthier
and digestion moro vigorous through
the use OF this Tonic, the unnatural
craving dies away until totally ex-
tinct. IT'S highly beneficial IN Lfrer
Complaints, Mdldridl Ferer, and
ALL MaIdridI Disease; and for the
facilitating effects OF Fever Of any
Kind It has no equal II repairs
,rCste, improves Digestion and 4p-.
petite, and afIords the Dlgspcptio In.
rcIid an easily dSsi7sildbIe article
Of IOodj and is so pleasant TO the taste
that the most sensitive palete will not
T-aNn
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lottery
$4,000 FOR 50.
Thursday, JANUARY 81, 1884.

FL Regular Monthly Drawing will
- IN take place 10 the Masonic Hall, Ma
,H sonic Thmple Building, in Louisville,
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1884-01-31
JG3sss03'y, 1884.
HAPPY. NEW YEAR,

The old year, has gone and New
year has dawped; and we wish you
joy, peace and prosperity in the Hap
py New Year. qs-.-
In casting our eyes about we per-
ceiye that all Nature praises God and
seem to mubmur a Happy New, Year;
and we hope the future may be as
prosperous and happy as the past
All through the year We found
plenty of hard work, and sometimes a
jack-a-napes who would deal treach-
eroasly with us and not give us our
dues. While under the burden Of
much labor we sometimes yearn Tor
rest and are joyous when the Sabbath
arrives that we may rc cuperate.
In the year that has Just passed
many changes have occurred. Con
gress have essayed to WELD The sledgc
and deal a mighty blow against re
people of the Almighty; and yet, they
do not realize their situation. Ii is
past noon, the evening is fast 5p,
preaching, and nonchalence seizas
them. In spite of right they. have
violated the Constitution and enacted
illegal laws. for the suppression of
the "poor deluded Mormons!' and
yet, not enough to crafty some Of
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1884-01-31
DAKOTA.

j Judging by the following, given by
a correspondent to the .4rc ostook
Times, Dakota is not so desirable a
location as some of the newspapers
have been picturing it; and the writer
goes SO far as to assert that the Rail-
road corporations and land specula-
tors ''have hired certain individuals
no come East and go among the peo-
pie with glaring stories" ofathe North
,Nest. He also speaks of "much gen
uine poverty and suffering expert
eneed by recent emigrants to that
vicinity. and gives tie following lee
ture of climatic ard ct'er conditions:
''Its climate in winter is almost be-
yond the endurance Of m n, unless he
,dopts the habit OF the Esquimaux;
lis surface is fiat, IN some places roll
ng, without timber or building stone
i any kind, only in small quantities
n isolated sections--this We mean is
the condition Of the best farming Sec
whole interspersed with
huge hogs and mar ar. shes. The The water
is har d. therefore unhealthy. Money
is scarce in the Territory, living is
high. and everything is at the mercy
{ the railroads, as there are no out
teis fer the farm products except the
railroads, rates of which are SO fixed
that tile farmers profits are consumed
by the freightage." 's'" '''
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1884-01-31
The Mormons

their satiated minds, The Mormons
are hard plll to naapage-and it's a
hard matter TO know how to proceed
SO as to eriminate the Mormon and
leave the blackIeg the llbert'ue and
'd4bauchee to go Scot.free.
W"God moves in ,misteritms way
His wonders to perform" and says
"thus far shalt thou 60 md no far tn
er," and consequently they are allow
edto Gil up the cup that they may be
ripe for the harvest, when ''al they
that 90 wickedly shall burn as stub
bic. =" %
Well let us keep progressing and
ill up the measure OF our creation,
and see how much we can be i'm
proved when the myriads again ex-
claim "a Happy New Year!"
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1884-01-31
Mayor BeattY's Birthday.

Mayor Beatty, the organ builder of Washing
ton, New Jersey, celebrated his thirty fifth birth
day on August I4th The Mayor, although young,
has accomplished more than falls to the lot OF any
one man in a million in lifetime and it is not too
much to say that his name will pass down TO his
tory enrolled with Vanderbilt, Gould, Garrett,
Sage, and others of the most successful business
men Of orr times.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1884-01-31

~ my ~ A week made at home by the industri-
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School committe eman examining
scholar)-"Where is the North Pole?"
Il don't know, sir"
Don't know? Are you not ashamed
that you don't know where the North
Pole is?"
: "Why, sir, if Sir John Franklin, and
DR.. Kane, and Captain belong could
not find it how should l know where
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The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-08
Fort Duncan for Rent.

This property was selected by the
United States government for Its altitude
and healthy locality. 1t commands n
view Of Eagle Pass, Pledras Negras, the
Rio Grande and surrounding country.
There are about 10 houses which are
built In systematic order They are all
substantial, Of brick, rock and adobe.
The walls are of extraordinary thick
ness, which are so well adapted for heat
and cold. The ventilation lie perfect in
each building, and large cisterns are
connected with n few OF them. The
stables are large and convenient and en-
closed. The arrangement and capacity
of some of the houses render them suit
able for boarding and sanitary purposes.
The soil is sandy: the walks and avenues
are graveled and well grassed. These
are situated in the limits, and just far
enough fro the bustling, busy portion
of Eagle Pass. which is well known as
an enterprising and progressive town.
Health seekers, and particularly those
afflicted with pulmonary diseases, would
do well TO look for homes like these,
where the pure dry air is SO invigorating
and the pleasant nights and quiet days
are so necessary to the invalid. The
houses can be rented separately Mt rea-
sonable, low and satisfactory prices, or
the whole property may be leased.
Apply 10 Il. l.. OGLEsBY,
Eagle Pass, Texas.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-08
AN ORDINANCE


Regulating Subdivision OF Property.
BE 1t ordained by the City Council Of the
City of San Antonio:
SECTION ]. That In all subdivisions Of
property, which have been made, or may
be made hereafter, by the respective
owners thereof, and in all cases where
the lands of the city are hereafter sub
divided or laid out In streets or alleys,
or where new streets or public grounds
are donated or granted to the public by
any proprietor, In order to secure uni
form plan in the laying out of streets
and alleys, the map or plat thereof shall
be submitted to the City Engineer, who,
after examination, shall submit the same
to the City Council for their action, with
recommendation to approve or reject,
stating reasons for the same; and upon
approval of the City Council, such map
or plat, or copy thereof, shall be filed
in the office of the City Engineer.
SEC. 2. 1t shall be unlawful for any
person to erect any Improvement upon
any lot fronting upon street, avenue
or alley, without first obtaining from the
City Engineer the line Of such street,
avenue or alley.
SEC. 3. Any person who shall fail or
neglect to comply with the terms hereof
shall, on conviction before the Reoor-
der, be fined In any sum not less than
five (S5) dollars and not exceeding TWEEN
ty-hve ($25) dollars for each and every
day Of failure to comply with the terms
hereof.
Passed and approved August %. 1884.
j. II. FRENCH, Mayor.
Attest: Il. =. CLAUDoN, City Clerk.
The San Antonio light. (San Antonio, Tex.) 1883-1886, 1884-09-08

750-acre farm on San Geronimo creek,
living water, and plenty OF It. About
100 acres OF tlllable land, balance graz
ing land; plenty Of timber, good two
story lumber house Of rooms; also one
one-story house OF 2 rooms; everything
new: fine stock farm; p miles from
Cliliden school and postofiice.
100 acre farm on west prong of Helotes
creek, 30 acres under fence; good lum-
Der house, well of water, etc, on Ban
dera road, near Willow Springs, for $500.
A splendid business for sale at La
vernia, consisting OF store well stocked
with about $4,000 worth Of goods, doing
good trade. With storehouse, also
two-story steam cotton gin and grist
mill; room for 30 bales OF seed cotton,
more stands; also two-story dwelling
with necessary outhouses, etc., black
smith shop and about three acres Of
ground, everything In perfect running
order. VIII invoice stock and sell bal
ance OF property at bargain. Call ut
our office for particulars. Positively the
best business chance IN West Texas.
so acre farm, IL miles from city on
river, abundant water, 20 acres In Guilt
walton; good stone house, three rooms,
also two good horses and new wagon
and farming tools, also 200 bushels OF
corn, 1900 bundles Of fodder, two stacks
of hay; everything in frst-class order
and cheap at the price, $1,000.
GAO acres of land miles above Kerr
vile, on the Guadalupe river; commands
a good outlet, with fine grass, water and
good natural protection. Price SO per
acre.
46s-acre farm 20 miles east Of San An
tonic; 125 acres In excellent cultivation;
good houses, of and 3 rooms each, O
miles from Marion stations; good schools,
etc. Call for particulars.
2l2l acres, Somerset Valley; 80 acres
all fenced, and fine farming land; fair
house, orchard, peaches, plums.. etc.;
well timbered. and good for any kind OF
stock. Price for the whole only $500.
s0-acre farm 7 miles east of the city,
on the Rosilla creek; 40 acres fenced, 20
acres In cultivation; all bottom land and
very rich; same land sold at Austin for
So per acre; improved; good house,
stock, water, etc. Price, $40 per acre.