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Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18


Mr.. Afford H. Copeland of Springfield i,
Mass. says it is claimed by many that
foreign is better than American seed and
that homegrown seed cannot be- as good e.,
as 1t is impossible to grow it here as well
as in France, Germany or England. Let
us consider this matter a little and see If
it is really SO. The fact seems to be that
in these countries there are specialists
who grow but very few varieties, and
who devote their attention to nothing
else. They make study of these kinds
and carefully select and allow to seed
only those which are typical of the vari-
cites grown, so of course the seed is
good. If American seed-growers did
the same, there would not seem to be
any good reason why results should not
be the same.
Americans are clogged in their efforts
to run such specialties by our Wholesale
condemnation of homegrown seed and
the landing of foreign by the large ma
jority of retailers. If they would be q
little more judicious in their remarks of
this kind and give our specialists some
inducement we would have all the good
seed that could be used.
As an illustration of how these retail
ers act the writer narrates a little ex-
perience of his own had with them.
Having some pansy seed to sell he visited
various dealers with them. He was met
with an invariable question: ''Was the
seed imported?'' In receiving an
answer in the negative they refused to
take or even look at them. Finally one
of them happened to see them and took
the whole lot. Now these very same re-
tailers wish to have plants for next sea-
son from the same strain of seed. The
grower has become discouraged and en-
gagged in other branches SO it cannot be
procured.
1t has long been a settled point in our
own opinion that America ought to grow
all her own seeds-they would be better
than imported seeds on account of being
acclimated. We go even further to the
extent of taking the position that each
section of this country should grow Its
own seeds as far as possible. The people
are beginning TO find out for themselves
the advantages of such course. Twenty
years ago all the seed corn and seed Irish
potatoes used in the Southern states was
brought from the North, but now home
grown seed in these lines is used almost
exclusively in most Of our states. 1t has
pcCu CsldDliSucO tudb tue HOMEGROWN
seed gives much the best results.
In an article of some weeks ago we
stated that SO soon as q plant from other
sections was introduced into Texas ma
ture at once fell to work in an effort to
Texanize 1t; that Is. make it some
what different in variety from what it
was IN the region whence it was brought.
This work of nature is waste of energy,
so to speak, hence the plant cannot do
its best until il. is so far naturaIIzed that
nature can turn her whole powers TO-
wards Its development. The same po-
sition may be taken to argue in favor of
native-grown seeds for Texas. Being
more at home they would undoubtedly
give better results than seeds from some
distant section. We fully believe that
Texas ought TO raise all her seeds. There
is not thing, whatever, in the way to
prevent her doing Il.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
Alfalfa Seed Wanted.

noticed in Sundays GAZETTE a communica-
ton from o. C. Winn of Waco, and a reply
from you with reference to growing alfalfa I
am much interested in the subject myself, and
fully believe that alfalfa would do well in this
part of Texas; am willing to risk it il / can get
the seed. Please let me know where L can get
the seed, and ct what price, also the best time
to SOW. think this land will grow anything
that the climate will admit of. ". A. ASH.
Vernon. Texas.
We have had several letters on the
same subject. Do not at present know
where the seed could be had, nor what
the price would be. Suppose any Cali
fornia seed dealer might supply you.
Late fall OF early winter is the time most
commonly recommended for sowing al
falfa.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
To Know rexa. B,us Gra..

am not entirely certain that know the real
Texas blue grass when see it. viii you please
give me brief and plain description of Texas
blue grsssf NJ. c. WELLS
Calvert, Tex.
1t is winter grass OF a rich ,ldark
green color. The blades are smooth
long, and about one-tenth of an inch
broad, being the same width the full
length until within one inch of their tip
ends. when they taper off gradually to u
point. At the point the blade gathers its
sides together aud turns up like the bow
OF a canoe. You may always identity
the blue grass by this peculiarly. for no
other grass has it save the Kentucky blue
grass. and we are not apt to meet with
that in Texas. To make the test, catch
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
Neglected rr,ae.

The Prairie Farmer says trlfies are
those things which of themselves are of
little moment; therefore it is but natural
that men in the rush of business and
work should sometimes slight these COM
paratively small matters in their an xiety
for the main issue. With many this is
very apt to become confirmed habit !.
and they grow in the way OF habituallv
disregarding any little piece Of work
that. of itself, is trifiing. and fail to
look to the little wastes that are con-
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

This department is devoted to answering such
questions as may be asked by our subscribers,
wnich may be of general information INQUIRIES
OF personal character that require answer BY
mail snouid always have stamps inclosed. Please
ton to any such signature as s.Subscriber. - or
A u. D. not for publication, but to enable
Us to communicate promptly with the inquirer.
Parties desiring answers by mail mast fnclose
stamp for return postage.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

AS careful record of the effects of
storms and their electric distances has
been kept in Berlin, which shows, among
other things, that electric wires are much
less disturbed by these storms when laid
underground than when elevated on
poles; while, on the other hand, acct
dents from lightning are much less COM
mon in towns with elevated wires.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

and draw the blade slowly between your
thumb and finger. If it be blue grass
you Will, when the end If the blade
passes between your thumb aud finger,
distinctly feel the little boat bow az
turned up on one side.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
Our Grain of cricke,s. .,

As you seem to be unravelling many knotty
questions for the readers Of The GAZETTE have
concluded to ask you for an explanation of the
immense swarms of cricxets that are just now
settling down upon Fort Worth, Waco and
other cities in Texas To use an old exures-
sion, Il 'sheggars Al description Some
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

Dynamite freezes, SO to speak, at a
temperature of 40 deg, eight degrees
above the freezing point for water. A
higher temperature thaws i. out again
and during the time when this thawing-
out is taking place is when exists the
great danger of spontaneous explosion
Herr Edward Liebest, German chemist ;,
announces the discovery of q compound
which, added to dynamite, changes its
freezing temperature to 30 deg. below
zero, without at all injuring the explo-
sive powers of the dynamite. This, it is
claimed, will largely do away with the
danger now existing in connection with
dynamite.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

Remember, that the payment of prizes is
guaranteed by four national banks of New Or
leans, and the tickets are signed by the presi-
dent of an institution whose chartered rights are
recognized in the highest courts; therefore, be-
ware OF all limitations or anonymous Schemes
Remember. that the present charter of The
Louisiana State Lottery Company, which the
Supreme Court Of the U. S. has decided to be
contract with the State of Louisiana and part
OF the Constitution of the State, does not expire
until the first of January, 1895.
The Legislature of Louisiana, which adjourn ed
on the 10th of July of this year. has ordered an
amendment to the Constitution of the State TO be
submitted to the People at an election in 1899.
which will carry the charter of The louisiana
State Lottery Company up to the year nine teen
hundred and nineteen.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
The sp,c,.,i,t. In Ca,iforn,..

While Texas is better country than
California, in every respect, and will
eventually throw California into the
shade so far As relates to agriculture and
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

For a long time it has been known to
scientists that the planet Mars has an
atmosphere. or late Professor W. Fl /.
Pickering and the camera mas astonished
the scientific world With an account of q
ver1table snow storm on Mars. Fourteen
photographs were taken, which plainly
display the beginning, progress and end
ing of the storm. Photography has also
established it as a fsct that the poles OF
Mars are frigid and covered by ice and
snow as are the poles of our own planet.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

To every mail subscriber Of the Weekly Gazets
ire triH send the Improved High Arm Sel0ing Mo-
chine and paper one year for s2I. 20.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
FOB SALE Oh EXCHANGE,

A well improved Farm of 5331s acres of land in
johnson co unity, AZ miles south of Mansfield;
distant. Improvements consist of l dwelling
of rooms and good outbuildings, also, tenant
houses; well watered. Price so per acre, X
cash, balance to suit purchaser; 10 per cent.
deferred payments. Will exchange for good
Panhandle Western lands. Apply to
JOHN CASSTEVENS,
Mansfield. Tex.
Or, P. A. HUFFMAN & CO.,
Fort Worth, Tex.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
SCIENTIFIC.
Conjunction of Venus and the Moon-Fort
NOrth's Location Weapon for Throw
ing PrOiectiles.

The leading astronomical phenomenon
planet Venus and the moon on Wednes-
day evening, the 18th; that is, the
planet and the moon will appear very
near each other on that evening. II our
young readers who have as yet not made
much study of astronomy, will pay at
tention to these notes they will find in
them a means of locating all the planets,
as we shall from week to week point out
their times of conjunction with the moon.
Venus, as all know, is now our even
ing star. She is extremely brilliant at
this time, but not vet at her best, as she
is growing more brilliant with every dey,
and will continue TO do so on to the 2Sth
of October, when her brilliancy will be-
gin very gradual decline. She is the
first planet inside the earth 3 orbit as we
reckon towards the sun, and has diam
eter of 1900 miles-only 400 miles smaller
than our earth. Distant from the sun
Sc 900 ZOO miles.
=.
Strangers not familiar with the geology
of Texas may be interested to learn that
top of the cretaceous formation-the
ouly cretaceous formation existing in
North America. 1t is the formation Civ
ing rise to what we call the ''black
waxy prairies. - The cretaceous comes
to the surface in other states, as Missis-
stppi, Alabama aud Georgia, but when
seen there it is simply continuation of
the same formation we have here. In
the states just named it gives rise to
what Is called the 'sblack lands'' or
'cane brake country
-
1t came from London that NJ. Paul
'Giffard; the inventor of the pneumatic
tube and the Giffard injector, the latter
now largely used in connection with steam
power, has just invented q remarkable
weapon which employs lignified gas as an
explosive for throwing projectiles. Tests
made at the headquarters of the London
Scotch Rifles gave entire satisfaction.
The invention can be applied to guns of
any size from that of an ordinary rifle to
that of the heaviest field ordnance. The
gas EN- ployed is compressed into small
cylinders, which may be carried, IN case
o small arms, like ordinary cartridges.
One cylinder showed into place in the
arm, furnishes the explosive for 22O
shots. No sound attends the discharge
above that attending the discharge of an
ordinary ''parlor rifle, aud there is no
smoke or fouling of barrel. The arm
tested at London had the caliber of an
ordinary army rifle. and the projectlIe
was thrown with force sufficient to kill at
the distance of 600 yards. Three pro-
jectiles may be thrown every two Sec
onds.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
AGENTS WANTED.

rs For club rates any further in formation
desired write legibly to the undersigned clearly
stating your residence, with State, County
Street and Number. More rapid return mail de
livery will be assured by your enclosing En-
velope bearing your full address.
MPORTANT.-Address NJ. A. DAUPHIN, New
| Orleans, La.,or MA. DAUPHIN, w ash ngton, ID @.
By ordinary letter containing money order is
sued by all express companies, New York ex-
change, draft or postal note.
fs-Address registered letters containing cur
rency to New Orleans National Bank, New Or
leans, La.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

The original Webster Unabridged Dictiio ~
arg and the Weekly Gazette for one year !,
only 81 90. Dictionary shipped, prepaid
10 expresscNce nearest the subscriber.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18

Careful scientific tests made at London
with the most delicate instruments have
established the fact that the warmth re-
ceived at the earth's surface from the
reflected light of the moon Is only equal
TO the warmth impaired to a vertical
surface by candle placed twenty one
feet away. The lunar heat has been g
mooted question heretofore.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
FAMED FOR TWENTY YEARS


We, the undersigned banks aud bankers, will
paw all prizes drawn in The Louisiana Stale Lot
teries which may be presented at our counters:
z. NJ. Walmsley, Pres. Louisiana Nat. Bank;
Pierre Lanapx. Pres. State Nat Bank; 4. Bald
win, Pres. New Orleans Natl Bank; Carl Kohn,
Pres. Union National Bank.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
A GOLD WATCH ONLY Si2.

Read THE GAzErrE's Offer OF an open
face gold watch for only sl2 to GAZETTE
subscribers.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1890-09-18
GRAND MONTHLY DRAWING
At the Academy of Music, New Or
leans, Tuesday, Oct. "a, 1890.
CAPITAL PRIZE $500 600 .

100, 600 tickets at $50 each. Halves, sl0i Quar-
tiers, So; Tenths, 81; Twentieths, ST.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22

thing to eat very long. T ere ought to be some way d discovered SO that them thar produce the wealth cou trade among theirse'ves without supportin' . t of 1ellers that don't do nothin' but stan around an look on.
 ''Ef you an Rastus, now, could be together you'd figger it out between you in short m ter, I'll wager. I tell you Rastus is smart, and he's got the sand to back it, an eff anybody ever goes to distu bin him on his claim, there'li be trouble in camp dead sartin.''
 At last the day came when Jennie and her husband were to take their de- parture.
 The family arose early and prepared breakfast as usual, but it was with teavy hearts and eyes wet with tears. And when it was eaten, MT. Parsons went out and hitched the horses to the spring waron and drove around to the door of the shanty. and helped Ensign to lift in Jennie's trunk. The smaller traveling bags fo lowed. Then came the last kiss and clasping in a.ms and pledges of remembrance and love, over which we willingly draw a veil
 Who is there that has not witnessed sim lar part ngs; partngs of those whose happiness depended so much on each others presence, y who were forced by the crue necessity of hunting for dollars. to tear themselves apart, and each go separate ways with half of the sunsh nc gone out of their lives?
 Will the time never come when men will understand what the Teacher of men meant when He said: Take no thought for t..e morrow? And is it not possible, by being just to each other, to remove that constant, cru >h- ing weight of care which comes from the eyec-present necessity of talk ng thought as to what. we shall eat, and what we shall dr nk. and wherewithal we shall be clothedp
 believe it will come; I know it is entirely possible.
 When eood-byes had been said, John Parsons drove the young couple to the landing. where. with tears coursing down his cheeks. he, too. bade them goodbye and God speed, and then, hay ing fed his horses, again hitched up and started sadly homeward
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
SolENTlFlC SuNDRIES.

ONE of the shining lights of astro- nomical science has demonstrated to his own satisfaction that the sun Is blue.
 Ar thirty-two of tho world's observa- toriea photographic apparatus is now used for meteorological observations.
 BY the use of pure zinc as solder, and Venetian turpentine as Aux, the difficulty of soldering aluminium has been overcome.
 CLARET, g--raet, green, light bis marck and stone color all take still darker, and arc excellent colors to pho tograph Wine color, metternich green, orange, golden brown, dark bismarck ani snrtf brown take very dark. Silk nd salns take lighter than wooles
 ,uus .,u,.,. .'.f.,n,s tae4.-~
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22

Every man or woman finds frequent use for paste. When it is looked fo. it is nine times out of ten unfit for uso. The New York Journal gives several recipes for lasting paste. A transparent mucilage of great tenacity may be made by mixing rico flour with cold water and letting it simmer gently over the fire Another way is to dissolve teaspoon full of alum in quart of water. When cold stir in as much flour as will give it the consistency of thick cream, careful ly beating up all the Jumps. Stir in half teaspoontul of powdered resin. Pour on the mixture Q teacup of boiling water, stirring it well. When it be- 'omes thick pour in an earthen vessel. Cover and keep in cool place. Whom needed for use tako portion and soften 1t with warm water. It will last at least year. If you wish to have pleasant odor stir in a few drops of oil of winter green or cloves.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Pure Ryn WhisLey

1S bottled hy us under the brand c. O.
 l Taylor Pure Rye. Rock candy is pure sugar The two, in combination, make a syrup that will relieve the most stubborn Cough or Lung Trouble. Buy the candy and any leading druggist or grocer will supply the G. Q. Taylor Pure Rye by the bottle or dozen. Our firm name should he on each label and over each cork. CHES- TER H. GRAVES & SONS, Boston.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
WATERBURY pOsT OFFICE
Mails Close.


 New York City-7.5 .5o, 10 20 m; 21o 5.sO, 7sep p a ,ioston-7.U0, 50 a m; 12.3o PIC, 7.3Opm >outhern-7.5u, lU.2U a m: 2.1O, 5.30, 80 p u. Mesternm75o, io;ao m; 2.1, s.s0. 7.s0 pm; Canada West-7.3U 1Ua m; 21O, 5.3O, 7.S0 -. t;astern-7OO, 7.5O a m; 12. 3o, 21O, 80 P m. tanada East.T0 O. 7.50 m; 123o 210. 7.a0 m. Albany-7.5O, 1920 m; BIO, 5.3U, T8O p m. Northern N. Y..7:5u: 1OaUa m; 210. b.3O. 7.So pm. trovidence-7.O0 7.50 m; 12 30, 2.lU, 7.80 m. >pringfeld-70o 7:5O am; 1s 30 S.lo, bso, 7.So pm. NOrcester-70O, 7.50 am; 12. 30. 210 6.30 7.30 pR. i'ittstied ,Mass-7.5o m; 2.10, 5.30, 7.30 p m. Iartford-7.0O, 7.5O m; 1s 30. 2.10, 7.s0 p m. }ridgeport-7.5O, TO- 20 m; 2.1O, 530 2. .6o ID. New Haven.7. 5o 10 20 am; F 90 21o: b;so. 7Sopm Anst tnia750, 102O m; 80, 2.10. b.30, 7.80 n. birmlngham7.O, 10. 20 am: F. 30, 9 1o 5So. S6pm Union City-7.5O m; 2.1O, 5.3O p m. NauSatuck-1.50 am; 2.1O, 5.30 pm. -Eal >eymour-7.50 m; g. 10, 5.30 m. Wfnsted-1O.55 ID; 6.SO pm. .I .tatlons NaHgatuck R.R. north Waterbury, lO45 a m; 6.3Opm. I'm Merden-7.5O. 16ao am; 12so, s.1o, sso. 7oopn Danbury-7. 0 a m; 1.25, 2; 12, ,530, 7.SO m. New Londou-7.OO 7.50 am lO. 30 2. 10, 5.SO7 30 nm Aatertown-iO.45 .45 nm; 6.30 p m. -t[gr'TT1 akvile--1O45 m; 6.3O m. WOOdbury-7.3O 1O45 \ m; 1.25 m. Southbury-7.8 30 m; 1855 D m. Middlebury-l2.3O 30 m. Wolcott CTu, Tn, Sat.) 12.30a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
SCENT IN HORSES.

Fine and Deep Emotions Dependent on
 the Sens of smell.
 Tho finest and deepest emotions of a dog seem to be dependent on his sense of smell Not only does he carry on his business of hunting or guarding through its all, but his devotion to his master and hls recognition of lesser friends de- pend largely upon his nose. According 10 Horse and Stable, another among the humblcr friends of man is keen and del icate of scent,
 Inc horse will leave musty hay un- touched in his bin, no matter how hungry hc may be. However great his thirst, he will not drink of water obiec- Nonable to his questioning sniffs, nor from bucket made in the least deuree offensive.
 MS intelligent nostril will widen. qulver and query over the daintinst bit offered by tho fairest of hands. A marc Is never satisfied, either by sight or wnlnny, that colt is really her own until she has certified the fact by means of her nose.
 Blind horses will, as a rule, gallon Wildly aDouta a pasture without striking tho surrounding fence. Tho sense of smell informs them of it's proximity. Others, when let out from their stables, will go directly to the gate leading to theiF accustomed feeding-ground, and when dcsirous of returning, after hours of careless wandering, will distinguish that one outlet and patiently await it's opening. Tho odor of that particular part of the fence serves as their guide.
 Nervous and timorous as this noble animal is known to be, his fears are, of course, doubled by this keennoss of scent, for not only does the cyo inform him of danger, but th. A.strlls also hetsiH ia peosenes, Tho ,aere scent of a buffalo robe is sufficient to cause ex- treme terror in mahy horses, and some. scenting the smoke of train which has long since passed. show al ths fea, evotse1 by Us aet"6' ''";'-~->
 HE seed of no garucn vegetable is more easily grown than that of the beet. It is sold wholesale very cheaply, but every farmer should, so far as possible, grow poet-seed lor his own use. Select well-shaped, not overgrown specimens for seed. Those who grow beet-seed largely for sale plant late crop, which is forced to grow rapidly by high ma. nuring and good cultivation. Tho idea that hecause long. slow-grown root will seed abundantly it is as good as any for seed is a great mistake. Seed from such roots rapidly degenerates, and in few years will grow plants that run to seed tho first season
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
CHAPTER xxx.
4 CLEAN OF sUNLIGHH

But 1t would not do to give way to feelings of despair. This was to be their home and they must make the best of it. and without a word she turned back and began arranging things so as to give room to set the table and get what breakfast was possible un- der tha circumstances.
 MT. Parsons came in with his arms full of wood gathered from fallen tree top, and soon Q fire was burning in the stove and the smell of coffee filled the room.
 No complaints wsre uttered, but an
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22
Vienna Frcc Kitchens.

Since the establishment of the Vienna free kitchens the number of drunkards Is said to have greatly diminished. Tho medical profession testify to enormous Improvement. in the health o: tho lower classes. Derangements of the stomach, formerly the most frequent cases in Vii enna hospitals, have decreased to one- third of the number of ten years ago.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1890-03-22

Woman's Costly Shroud. Boston womo II has had her shroul made at 8 cost of 5000