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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
To Destroy Ants.

The large brownish ant sometimes called the
agricultural ant" is giving me much troubl
in my cotton field. 1t seems to have secured a
regular set on my plantation, and wherever it
starts hill il cuts down the young cotton for
space of ten ffleen feet scross. Can you
point out to me some means of getting rid of this
pest? SO far, have tried on it everything | can
hear OF, but it still domains master Of the stua-
ton. S.
Calvert, Tex.
Some years ago we worked on this
same ant with bisulphide of carbon and
( und the remedy success in every
case. We made hole i'll the hill with
an iron bar, poured in two ounces of
the liquid and quickly closed the hole.
beating the soil down upon it, The
speedy closing of the hole is necessary
on account of the volatile character of
the liquid-unconfined il would soon es-
cape without dong much harm TO the
ants, but confined its fumes eventually
destroy them.
Bisulphide of carbon should be
hardled with care, as II is highly explo-
sive If brought into contact with fire.
The man who handles it must leave off
his smoking at the time. if he happens to
be u smoker.
This substance may be bought In most
of the large cities. by the can of twenty
five or thirty pounds at about fifteen
cents a pound. In small or 'broken
parcels" it would come much higher.
The same liquid is sometimes used for
destroying prairie dogs. A wad OF cot
ton about the size of hen s egg is sat-
urated with it, thrust into the hole. and
the mouth of the hole closed. 1t kills
everything within.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10

Southern states, though an evening meal
to give them good start of is advanta-
geOus to the young.
The white guinea mates regularly in
pairs like geese. 1t is quite domestic in
its habits, and will run with the chickens
and lay with them. Is very fine layer,
rivsling the Leghorn fowls, and the eggs
are of excellent quality. Begins to lay
early in spring and continues until late
In fall. The eggs require about four
weeks to hatch. The young are hardy,
and easily raised It given the required
attention. The flesh of the white guinea,
unlike that of its speckled relation. is
very tender and toothsome. AS table
fowl it comes nearer the wild game birds
than any OF our domestic fowls. Its
scarlet trimmed head and beautiful snow
white plumage attracts many admirers.
The white guinea grows rapidly, and the
broilers excel young chickens. Farmers
who want to raise something pretty Us
well as toothsome would do well to raise
a flock OF these pretty little birds.
There Is a whiteish guinea quite COM
mon in many parts of ths country, but
the bird under consideration is something
entirely different from this. 1t is an
even milk hite color. We don't know
who has 1t for sale at present.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
The Black Squash Rue.

have as fine lot of pumpkins now In the
Brazos bottom as you ever set eyes on, but the
miserable back pumpkin or squash bugs. that
smell so la lily when you crush them, are giving
me great deal of trouble. It seems that they
will destroy my pumpkins despite OF everything
/ can do. Is there no way OF getting rid OF
themS s. II. @,
Hearne, Tex.
'Kerosene dust' is being highly REQ
commended by the state entomologist of
Arkansas for such pests. To half 8
bushel of fine road dust add one-fourth
of pint of kerosene, working the latter
well through the dust. Sprinkle this
over your vines when the dew is on,
throwing 1t along the stems and on the
under side of the leaves as much as pos
sible. 1t will not injure the vines, but il
will kill the young bugs aud cause the
old ones TO emigrate. The well-known
kerosene emulsion might answer the
same purpose, but this will do equally as
we'll, and has an advantage in being
cheaper and more easily made.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
The Beat Cow.

This is the cow that, all things con-
sidered, brings to her owner the most
profitable returns. The question as TO
what returns she brings is not a thing to
be merely guessed at-guess-work seldom
works to correctness in su h cases. A
record must be carefully made extending
the year round. If, says Mr.. s. l..
Burnap of Hutto, Tex, writing for the
Texas StockmRn and Farmer, should
show what she has done during the year
in milk, cream and butter, and at what
cost everything being summed up in
dollars and cents. Single day tests, or
week tests, or month tests may be all
well enough so far as they go, but they
do not settle the man question as to
what the COW Is really capable of doing
in the way of permanent profit to her
owner. The growing question in the
case Is this. What does she take out of
my pocket for feed and care? What
does she put back for products sold?
These questions can be ansu cred only by
the daily record. When dairyman
adopts the practice of keeping a daily
record of the cost and profit of each COW,
his business will begin TO improve, for he
will soon be found getting rid of all his
Improbable stock.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
The White Guinea Fowl,

This bird, now attracting good deal
of attention. is being classed a species
distinct from that of the speckled guinea
We had regarded 1t as only a variety.
The Southern Cultivator says 1t is a ma
tive of Africa, where it is quite geuer-
ally called the "pinado.' In domesti-
cation It has not yet sufficiently outgrown
its wild nature TO admit of close confiue-
ment. With some propriety it may be
called the Watchdog Of the poultry yard.
Ever watchfuI and on the alert, 1t gives
the note of warning on the first approach
of danger.
1t is very profitable on the farm or in
the orchard, being an industrious fora
ger and excellent insect destroyer; will
destroy more insects than all other poul-
try combined, and is not destructive to
growing crops. 1t can be kept without any
cost for food. particularly In the lower
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10

trees. should be excayats hole four
feet in diameter and five feet deep, and
then fill the first three feet with sand
rock and the upper two feet with drift
sand. Would such preparation as this
be. the bests He is rather afraid that
eventually the. cavity of three feet Of
sandstone may become impervious to
water and form a cistern and hold water
for three, four or even six months at q
time. Would this underground water
kill or Iniure the pear trees?
Mr.. E. w. Kirkpatrick, the noted
horticulturist of Mckinney, Tex, re-
plies to Mr.. Smith as follows: al would
say, prepare the land for pear orchard
as for cotton or corn. Open a hole
sufficient to receive the roots of the pear
tree, so that the tree will be an Inch or
more deeper than when dug. Opening
large hole is not necessary. l saw
some very fine pears at Lampasas this
month. The West seems we'll adapted TO
many kinds of fruits.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
county, at which eigbty-fOur countls

county, at which eigbty-four counties
were represented.
At this Cleburne meeting declaration
of the principles Of the order was made
out, which has stood without material
change up to the pres mt day.
From this beginning in Texas the Far
mers' Alliance has spread to every state
In the Union, unless 1t should be that
some of the New England states could be
excepted. 1t is estimated that there is,
at present, a membership of over s ,O0O,-
900.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10

Every family wants Dictionary. Most fani-
lies want ten dollars also. Some families want
the ten dollars also SO much that they go with
out the Dictionary, The GAZETTE has the best
reprint OF the original Webster's Dictionary. II
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has the best print, the best binding. the mos.
words, the best illustrations. With the Weekly
GAZETTE one year it costs only "a; With the Daily
one year only $40. Regular subscribers to THs
GAzErTR can secure copy of this Dictionary for
So Is sent by express, or for ESQ deliversda
our Office. You invited to call at our Office
and inspect the book Itself. and see how much
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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
Other Artesinu Areas in Texas.

Yuor recent writings in the Fort Worth GA
zETTE would rather lead one to the inference
that what you have described as the Fort
Worth Waco artesian area is the only artesiau
well area in Texas. If such be your notion OF
things 1 must be permitted to consider you a
little off, for in my opinion there a other arte
sian areas in this state that are OF as much i'm
portGnce is your Fort Worth Waco 1
know of artesian wells in other sections OF
the state. Pill.
Colorado, Tex.
In our first article on this subject We
stated that other artesian areas were
known to exist in Texas, but that the
Fort Worth Waco was the only one that
had been carefully traced out as yet.
The others will eventually be surveyed,
and when this has occurred we will be
able to talk about them as "positive
areas, - and to ventIlats their peouliari-
ties the same us We have been doing III
the case referred to.
Professor Hill lately pointed out to US
on the map OF Texas an unsurveyed
artesan area lying along the gulf coast.
It's full extent is not yet known, though
Its existence is. 1t probably takes in q
portion, and possibly all OF the counties
of Galveston, Brazora, Matagorda, Cal
houn, Reiugio, Aransas, San Patrico,
Neuoes and Cameron. The same we'll
informed geologist pointed out another
supposed be important artesian area
lying along the Pecos river from about
its entrance into Texas down to its juno
ton with the Rio Grande. There may
be still others. All of them will be map
ped out for us III due time by the workers
in our state geological survey.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
The Castor Bean Against sIoles.

pdEta, 1c1hSs
find it stated in the papers that the common
castor bean or palma christi, if planted here
and there in the garden will effectualIy keep all
moles away. Do you regard this as a facts
Moles are very troublesome here in some sea-
sons, and we wolld very much like to find
something that we could head them off with.
A LADY.
That castor bean and mole story is q
very old Que, but it is pure nonsense all
the same. Planted in your garden rs q
mole remedy castor beans would do no
more good in the direction intended than
would either cOru or okra. During our
early farm experience in the Ohio river
valley castor beans were one of the main
crops there, and mOles blowing under
the hills and causing the young plants to
dry out and die were the worst pest we
had to contend against. The beans
wouldn Z keep the moles away then, and
therefore it would be very unreasonable
to suppose that they would do 1t now.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
The Pear on Black waxy Soil.

Mr.. A. J. Smith of John, McCulloch
that he proposes to plant pear orchard
on black waxy soil in his county, at a
point 100 feet above sea-level. The
first two feet Is the "bIack- waxy, p" then
comes an inch and half of rotten lime
stone, then six inches of porous limy
clay, aud then on down clay carrying
less lime the further one descends. He
desires that some practical horticultural
give him information as to the best
method of preparing his ground for the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
SONG.

Love was coming down the lane,
Winged. rosy. blind;
In his hand little bow,
Culver slung behind.
Now, thought 1, he cannot see.
II stand aside
Eo must pass me, ignorant,
Therefore satisfied.
Kept silent in my place;
Near. more near. he came,
While the beating of my heart
Famed each cheek to fame.
And I, anxious. held my breath;
He will pass me--nol
BE is crying: Pretty dear,
II should not be so.
Touched with pity, then quoth 1,
Weep, oh, weep no morel"
And he, laughing. sent this shaft
To my bosom's core
EresSR FIELD.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10
ANSWERS TO CORRESPoN DENTS.

This department is devoted to answering such
of personal character that require answer by
mail should always have stamps inclosed. Please
give full name and postoffice address, in addi-
ton to any such signature as Subscriber" or
"a. G. D.. =" not for publication, but to enable
US to communicate promptly with the inquirer.
Parties desiring answers by mail must inclose
stamp for return postage.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-08-10

Nothing contributes more towards sound
digestion than the use OF the genui 3e Angostura
Bitters OF DR.. J. g. B. Siegert & Sons. Ask
your druggist.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
Contagious Blood Diseases.

Ulcers. sores, pimples. itch. salt rhe,in, sc.,
are evidences or contagious blood diseases. II
is nanifestly duty to eradicate blood poison
from the system ny use of r. B. d. botanic
Blood Balml, thus enabling the sore places to
heal, and thereby removing all possibility of
other members of the family Incoming likewise
afflicted. Send to Blood Balm Co., Atlanta,
Ca, for a book that will convince.
J. Fl. Outlaw. Mt. Olive, N. c., writes: II had
running sores on my shoulders and arms. One
T.. johnson, Belmont Station, NTias., writes ::
.'B B. b: has worked on me like charm. My
head and body was covered with Sores and my
hair came out, but 3. T.. l.. healed me qnckly.'
" J. klnnln, Hntchens, Texas writes: "B.
b. Z. has cured my wife OF a large ulcer on her
leg that doctors and al other medicine could
not cure
NJ. j; R"~sman, prominent merchant Of
Greensboro, Ga, writes: "T know of several
cases of blood disease speedily cured by y. b.
b.. Two bottles cured lady of ugly scrOfulous
skin sores"
W. G. Rrchmorc Il Co. Maxcy. Ga. writes !;
'B. e. b. in curing Mr.. Robt. Ward OF blood
poison effected one OF the most wonderful cures
that ever came to our knowledge"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
PEDIGREE-

The KNIGHT OF MOMUS, Sired by
Seth Warner, Jr., Dam Nellie, the Milk
maid henaeky NJ mare wh
Warner, Jr., was sired by Seth Warner,
Dam Princess. Seth Warner was by
Ethan Allen, Dam Lady Sontag. Ethan
Allen was the most distinguished of all
the soDs that came down from the loins
of Blackhawk. His brilliant career on
the turf gave him record. with run
ming rate of ore mile in 2:15, but bis
fame in the stud far eclipsed his sue
ccssful career on the turf. He was the
sire of Honest Allen, Billy Bow, Hot
spur, POcahontas, Fanny Lee. Fanny
Allen, Warwick aud many other great
heroes and heroines that have achieved
imperishable records of speed on the
turf.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
/ Scrap of Paper Saves Her I,ife,

A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life.
1t was just an ordinary scrap Of wrap
ping paper, but it saved her life. She
was in the last stages of consumption,
told by physicians that she was incur
able and could live only a short time !;
she weighed less than seventy ponds.
On Il piece OF wrapping paper she read
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, and got a
sample bottle; it helped her, she bought
. large bottle, it helped her more,
bought another and grew better fast,
continued its use and is now strong,
healthy, rosy, plump. weighing 40
pounds. For fuller particulars send
stamp TO w. Ii. Cole, Druggist Fort
Smith. Trial Bottles OF this wnnderfnI
Discovery Free at f. E. Bailey's Drug
store.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21

of Washington i'm February last. But
not understanding now it was that my
letter was not on file caused inquiry to
be made of Hon. H. D .Coleman, nj. C.,
to whom learned my letter had been
sent.
Tn his reply he says, IL called to-day
at the Post Office Department and | find
on fiIc there my letter dated New Or
leans, June 18th, referring to letters in
closed Herewith, one from Judge F. t.
Lewis and the other from Napoleon
Lastrapes. Strange but real, the letter
of Mr.. Lastrapes still remains on file, but
the other letter of Judge Lewis is miss
ing, and there are evidences on my let
ter showing that something has been
torn or detached and the following en-
dOrsement appears thereon, Letter OF
Lewis torn off by some unknown per-
son."
Now, in addition to these
facts, bear in mind that you arc my
enemy; that you were the only person
in the city of Washington, so far as |
know, at that time who had a personal
interest in hunting up something ont of
Which to make political capital against
mo; that, in violation of the rules OF
the Department, yOn read my letter /,
that in violation of those rules you
copied it, as you allege; that you havo
put in circulation garfield copy that
yon would not have been simple enough
to do this il you had known that ! had a
copy hat if the original had been left
on file | could have gotten a member OF
Congress to compare your copy with it,,
and finally, that you alone have seen fit
to intermediate, with no good purpose.
IN matter that in no way concerns
you. With these reflections leave you
to explain, and the public to it's infer
ences as to who had the most interest in
putting my original letter out of the
way, who is the unknown person that
took il, and where it is.
Respectfully,
r ~ fEs,tS
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria..
EupepeY.

This is what you ought to have, in fact,
YOU must have it, to fully enjoy life:
Thousands are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it NOT. Thou
sards upon thousands of dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And yet
it may be had by ALL We guarantee that
Electric Bitters, if used according to d.
bring You Good Digestion and Dust the
demon Dyspepsia and install instead
Eupepsy. We recommend Electric Bit
tiers for Dyspepsia and all diseases of
Liver, Stomach and Kidneys. Sold at
soc and S1,00 per hottie 10y F. Z. Bailey
Druggist
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
Prepare for the Worst.

Summer comes ~ q very pleasant change
after ie r,@nrs OF II long. cold winter. Its blue
skies, its l;timy brecZes, lis bright flowers and
green fields are delicious indeed. But summer
has its dark rs well as its bright side. Lurking
able ills that prey upon the iinman body. Do
not lie deceived by appearances. Be warned
In time and ne prepared for the worst. With
hottie of Prruna and one Of Man-a-lin in
the house you are safe enough. DO not fail to
keep them constantly on hand There ia not a
single summer complaint that they will not
promptly correct. Troubles OF the Stomach,
liver, Kidneys and Bowels which are so com
mon ut this season Of the year, all yield quickly
to these remarkable Family Medicines. They
viii nc found inv aluabe Sold by all druggists
81 a hnttlr For sale by Frank e. Bailey.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoris.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoris.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoris,
When she had Children, she gave them Cassoria.
BuckIen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheunl, Fee
yer Sores, letter. Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin ErnptiOns,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, OF money refunded. Price
- cents per hox. For sale by F. +. Bal
cyl.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
Would Not Take SIS, 900 and be with
out "Hed-Ake."

The Rev. John r. McBryle. Pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Marshall Tex, writes
Gentlemen: have relieved several of my
acquaintance ut Dallas, Sherman and Marshall
of severe headaches and neuralgia without q
single failure TO do inside of thirty-five Inn-
utes. would not take five thousand dollars a
year and live without Prcston's "Hed-Ake," or
its equal, which have yet to find. My prayer
is that the world may know of your most won
derful discovery. for can cali it by no other
name. JOHN T. MCBRYDE.
For sale by all druggists. Fifty cents n bot
tic.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, u. s.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. II. 1890.
The Preston Chemical Co., Gditest0ft, Teras:
1t affords me pleasure to add my testimony
to that of hundreds who have experienced re-
lief Ivy the use Of your wonderful "Hed-Akc"
Your obe1't servt,
W. III. GRAIN.
Preston's "IIcd-Ake" cures any kind of head
ache in fifteen minutes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21

This we'll bred trotting Stallion.
the KNIGHT OF MOMUS, will
make his next season, beginning
on the 10Th of February and end
ing on the LIST Of August, 1890, at
the stable of Gus. E. Dupre, Ope-
lousas; ID. Lalanne, Washington !;
2. Chretien, Plaisance; and will be
let to mares at the reduced price of
S1j for the season. Insured $2j,
as soon as mare proves to be in
fOal.
lie will be punctually at his
stands every nine days unless I'M
avoidably detained.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21

And those troubled with nervousness resulting
from care or oyerWork Will be relieved by taking
BROWNS Iron Bitters. Genuine
has trade mark and crossed red lines on wrapper.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
and Per-
fOTmance:

KNIGHT OF MOMUS is a beautiful
dark chestnut, star in his face, 16 hands
high. Fine form and we'll developed
and for bone and sinew be is equaled
by few and excelled by none. He is in
good health and fine condition for max
ing the season, and by strict attention
to business and the very reasonable
terms | offer him Oh, hope to gain
large portion of the public patronage.
70 Pasturage for mares at Washing
ton and Opelousas, or in good stables at
S12 per month.
A, l. DBBEpAZ.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21

IF YOUR BACH ACRES
Or you are all worn cut, really good for nothing
it Is general debility Try
DROWNS IRON BITTERS.
1t will cure you. and give good appetite. Sold
by all dealers in medicine
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL RAyK.,

New Orleans, Ia
Remember that the payment of Prizes is
guaranteed by four National Banks of
New Orleans, and the Tickets are signed by
the President OF an Institution, whose char
Courts; therefore, beware of all limitations or
schemes.
Remember that the Supreme Court or
the United States has declued thai the LOUIS
lana State Lottery Co. has a contract win
the State OF Louisiana, which does not cx.
pire until January list, 1895.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21

3,134 Prizes amounting ,O54, 500
AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE.
For Club Rates, or any further infor,pa-
ton desired, write ltgibly to the UNDERSIGNED
Clearly stating your residence, with State,
County, Street and Number. More rapid return
mail delivery will be assured by your enclosing
an envelope bearing your full address.
IMPORTANT
All ordinary letters containing Postal Notes.
Money Orders issued by all Expire Cymnaniess
or New York Exchange, addressed
M. A. DAUPHgN
New Orleans, La.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-21
OPELoUsAs, June 10Th, 1890.
Hon. +. IT. Lewis.

Dear Sir-Beins requested by You to
examine the two letters given above,
and to state which take to be correct.
/ would state that read your original
letter before it was forwarded TO Wash
ington, and that, according to my best
recollection, tho letter on the left | be-
lieve to be correct and complete copy
of the same.
Very truly yours,
r.. j. CLEMENTS