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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
SORGHUM AS STOCK FEED,

Please state through the Fort Worth
GAZETTE whether or not there is any differ
ence in feeding value between sor-
ghum handled in every respect
as is ordinary hay, and sorghum
cut and put up in shocks after the manner
of cutting and shocking corn in the North
west, supposing each lot to be equally pro-
tected from rain. I have fancied that the
breaking of the stalk in handling as ordi-
nary hay would have a tendency to make
the stalk sour. Often have observed that
joints broken by handling on the hay plan
were very sour, while the adjoining Joints
on the same stalk were sweet at the time
of feeding. GEORGE L. PATT1Lo.
Gordon, Tex.
If sorghum is grown in the ordinary way,
as for making syrup, the best plan for say
ing 1t as stock feed would be to cut and
shock it-convert it into ''stover," as they
would say up North. Such has been the
decision rendered by several of our best ex-
pertinent stations. II sown thickly and
harvested before its arrival at full maturity,
then the hay plan Of handling and curing
would be the best. You are entirely cor
rect in your surmises with reference to a
souring of the stalk being brought on by
rough handling-every stalk bruised by
rough handling. at maturity, would become
more or less acid, and hence would be low
cred in point of value as Q stock feed
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
WHAT BIRD WAS IT?

AS you give through The GAZETTE many
good answers to inquiries about agriculture
in general, and bugs, plants, etc, in partic
ular, l have concluded to try you with 4
bird of kind entirely new to me. / shot it
from a lot of two or three flying over to-
day. Its greatest measurement from tip to
tip of wings is two feet eleven inches.
From point of bill to end of tail it measures
fifteen inches. Bill is something like that of
pigeon, but larger; color of the bill black
to the point end, where it is red.
The entire color of the bird is hard for
one to describe, owing to the fact that ! do
not well understand naming different shades
of color. The top of the head is covered
with mixture Of black, blush and white
feathers. giving it somewhat dark appear
ance. The eyes are very bright and black.
Below the head comes wide white band
around the neck, extending well down
towards the body. Next to this comes q
coat of blush or dove-colored feathers,
which extends along the back and wings to
root of tail The long feathers of the tail
are bluish-white. The ends of the wings
are black, with little white, and extend
beyond the tail.
Underneath the bird beginning at the
bill, the color is white with 4 most delicate
pink shade. Taking the bird as q whole, l
would call it very beautiful. In general APP
pearance it resembles a pigeon more than
anything l can think OF, with the exception
of its legs and feet Its legs are much too
long for those of pigeon and its feet are
webbed. The general color Of the bird may
be classed as white, varied by the black,
blue and dove colors already mentioned.
Please name it and oblige, D. S; Troy.
Elmore, Hall county, Tex, October l.
You have evidently shot seashore bird
generally known by the common name of
tern. There are large number of species
in the same family, all more or less alike,
but your description leads us to suppose
that the species taken by you is scientif-
cally called Sterna cantiaca. There is but
one slight hitch in your complete descrip-
ton of this species, and that lies in the
color of the point of the bill it ought to be
orange color instead of red. But consider
able variations in color do sometimes oc-
cur so far as relates to the bills of birds,
and therefore we must conclude that your
specimen is the Sterna cantiaca of orni-
biologists.
The terms are "birds of passage" In
the spring of the year they go north to
rear their young along the upper coasts,
but when the weather gets cold up there
they return to pass the winter on the shores
of the Southern seas. They are by no
means uncommon along our gulf shores in
the winter season, though one does not
often meet with them far inland. On ac-
count of having long and pointed wings
the sea-coast people usually consider them
a kind of gull, though they are something
entirely distinct from the gull. They feed
about as the gulls feed, depending mainly
upon the sea for their sustenance.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01

above from Dr. Foster have been received
by Us of late. Making this sweeping re-
ply to all, we would state that 50 far as we
are aware no book ON irrigation agriculture
has yet been published, though one is much
needed, evidently. 1t may be that there is
such a work-if so, our subscribers could
possibly get themselves put upon the track
of it by addressing Col Richard ]. Hinton,
chief U. S. irrigation inquiry, care depart
ment OF agriculture, Washington, d. e.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
rHE LASr.NA pALLAs.

While in Dallas last week 1 visited the
city park where saw some kind of flower
ing shrub in great abundance which took,
from your previous descriptions, to be the
lantana. II was FIVE or six feet high, and
was certainly the most magnificent thing I
ever saw. II this really was the lantana l
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.

This department Is devoted to answering
such questions may be asked by our sub
scribers, which may be OF general information.
Inquiries OF personal character that require an
swer by mail should always have stamp in
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01

address in addition to any such signature
Subscriber" or "A G. D." not for publication,
If against the will CT the writer but to admit Of
direct communication should such thing be
deemed necessary. Address directed at head
of this page
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01

do not wonder that you should have recon-
mended it so warmly for culture in our
yards at Fort Worth. No one l met at the
park seemed to know what it was. Have
you ever visited the Dallas park, and if so
is the hedge of Towering shrubs to be seen
soon after entering the grounds from the
west the lantana2 Mrs. -.
Fort Worth, Texas.
Yes, we have been there The shrubs to
which you refer are the lantana, and very
fine plants they are, too. Of course we
might have them equally as fine in Fort
Worth. 1t is possible those Dallas plants
may be two or three years old from their
setting The older the roots the larger the
plants with each succeeding year for num-
Der of years.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
IRRIGATION BOOK WANTED.

Win you please let me know where can
obtain book on general truck farming by
irrigationl Would like to have it give full
information with reference to onion culture
have q four-inch flow of water on the
Paluxy, near Glen Rose, with good land
Am DESTROYS of putting the land to some
thing better than cotton. ANY information
in the direction mentioned would be thank
fully received by regular subscriber to
The GAZETTE. j. 7. Foster.
Stephenville, Tex.
Several letters similar in character to the
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
TIE PEANUT IN TEXAS.

Several articles on peanut culture for
Texas have appeared in these columns
We had never heard Of any particular effort
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
wINTERING SWEET POTATOES.

Please give US through The GAZETTE an
article on the best methods of keeping
sweet potatoes through winter in this eli
mate. At Ocean Springs, Miss, where
spent one winter, nobody seemed to think
of housing sweet potatoes, nor even of put
ting them under shelter, and yet they kept
right along without any trouble whatever
until they were all used. Near every negro
cabin in that region had two or three conf
cal-shaped sweet potato hills in its yard
they called them ''tater banks" 1 don't
know exactly how these banks were fixed,
but do know that the potatoes kept well,
a thing we cannot always make them do
here. TRINITY.
Tarrant county, Tex.
We will endeavor to give you the article
next week. Sweet pgsatoes ought to kesp
as vel. here asfn MiesissipNT
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-11-01
A Veteran In the Bus ipess,

After thity years experxfzce in the drug
business, n trushially that ha ave. 1g H
eases. A few Applicatl&s have made a CON,
plete cure Of TetsS my hands; which 9aa (.
unequaled for chapH dNsd rough skin. l cheer
fully recommend 70 the eHslic. Yours truly.
ROLAND B. ALL. Drug rstsMacon. Ca
To Messrs. J. 7. Shuptrine s. Bro, Savannah.
Ga.
= so cents by mail.
Trade supplied by H. W. Williams & Co.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
The New Saw Mill.

The Bayou Sara Lttinbcr Coin-
pany's new machinery was started
some 8 or 10 days since and has
since then been employed in get
ting out lumber for the compile
ton of the new mill building.
a glance ut the machinery while
it IS in motion at active work Will
convince one of its power aud CA
pability of dong exact saving,
planning etc.
So soon as the lumber for the
completion of the mill shall have
been gotten out the work of sa" :
ing lumber for market will be inn
imed,ately commenced when we
will give Il detailed description OF
the establishment which constr
tutes the most complete 'ust'tu'
ton Of the kind in this state, out
side of New Oriens.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

~rhe FEllclANA SENT,NEL-~
will, after the present issue, be
located in the Austen residence,
near the head Of the hill, IN upper
St. Francisville. The new Local
ton will be within five minutes
walk Of both the Court House and
the l.. \. O. & r. Railroad depot,
over good concrete, brick and
plank sidewalks. Ample accom-
nodations for all of our many
friends who may honor US with "a
call, not leaving out those who
came with the intention of liqui-
dating their little Indebtedness.
We always greet the latter with
unfe,gncd evidences Of satisfac-
ton. SD they need have u" hest
fancy III payin" us IL : S't.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

We have learned that w. II.
Buckley, another of the conv'cts
IN the Ford and Murphy case, Is
dying from consumption, and that
efforts arc being made to Sc
cure HIM pardon. Patrick
Ford. John Murphy and Willie
Cauliield have appeared before
that august Tribunal from which
there Is no appeal. Buckley will
soon be called upon to answer at
the bar ut which subborned evil
dence, for or against, is Of no
avail, and Thos. j. Ford-may he
left years to contemplate the dite
| consequences of his CRIME and to
prepare for the sentence that Will
be for all eternity.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
The Body of the Steward OF the
Steamer r. z. feathers RecOv-
cred from the River at Miles
Landing, La.

On Sunday last Il human body
WAS discovered floating III the
Mississippi river at Miles Land
ing. in this parish. 1t was
brought TO shore, and upon exam
nation WAS instantly recognized
as the first Steward Of the il!-fat-
cd steamer 4. y. feathers that
was destroyed by fire ut Point
Breeze, La, Oh the 2eth day Of
November last with loss Of II
lives.
The body when found WAS N an
excellent state of preservation :;
besides the watch and chain and
| various papers found thereon rem
! dered Identification sure beyond
the possibility of mistake.
No inquest was held as the rec
ignition was so easy, and the man
ner and cause Of death so vel! es-
tabllshed ut the time OF the la
mentuble occurrence.
Our authority for the facts re-
garding the finding Of the remains
comes from a most reliable gen
tIeman who knew the deceased
well. He further informs us tha
the body was inferred at Miles
Landing where 1t will be turned
over to the relatives and friend
on application.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
AUCTION SALE..!
at A Harris
Every Saturday at 10 o'clock.

Persons IN quest of stock for
service in this section will natu-
rally select such as are bred and
raised here and arc thus Injured
to the pccul'arities and. as we
might properly state, it exact'ons
of the climate. West Fel'ciana Is.
fortunate in having within her
borders one Of the finest and best
managed stock farms in the south
country. We refer to Hon. >. Is.
McGehee's Woodlawn farm. stu
ated Immediately OF the l.. n. y.
st. Railroad, at Laurel, Hill,
La. Persons desiring to purchase
mules can save money by calling
on or addressing Mr.. McGehee.
We refer to the advertisement on
third page and we urge upon those
who would further their own III
forests to, act upon it's sugges'
tions.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
A Warming to Dog Owners.

Possessors Of canine pets will
do we'll to take warning from GER
tain recently reported OBSERVE
tions Of Professor Nothnage.
These go to prove that the dcvei-
opment Of cvsticcrci IN the hui
man subject is in some cases to be
attributed to the saliv. Of lapdogs
which have been allowed to lick
the faces and mouths Of their w
ners. The explanation is fcas-
ible one, and adds noteworthy
contribution to our knowledge Of
morbid ctlo!ogy. The tenit ech-
inccoccrs, as is we'll known, in
habits Tie small intestine Of the
dog, and 1t is highly probable that
the oya occasionally tindsheil way
into the animals mouth: for cX-
arvlc. III vomiting. There are
various ;esthe;:g reasons why the
kiss Of even the most clearly and
most frier!v pr. or terrier should
be dispensed with. We have nov
thanks 10 tilc E:a.cse observer,
still stronger argument to "Tg*
agaIa4t this practice. Il r"y,.ia
| deed. like The others, Tail TO daun
he tuo-dcv otcl master OF ms
tress, bat we cannot 4" less thai
avail Ourselves # this opportuni
10 forcsta!i if possible 81 "m@i
warnin@, the sharper teachings o
cxpcrienec -LnH"tt.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
Ayers
Vigor

not only prevented my wife from becoming
bald, but 1t also caused an entirely new
growth OF hair. am ready to certify to this
statement before a justice Of the peace
H. Hulsebus, Lewisburgh, Iowa.
"Some years ago, after severe attack OF
brain fever, my hair all came out. I used
such preparations for restoring 1t as my ply
sicians ordered, but failed to produce
growth OF hair. / then tried. successfully,
several articles recommended by druggists,
and all alike fell short of accomplishing tho
desired result. The last remedy applied
was Ayers Hair Vigor, which brought
growth Of hair in few weeks. I think /
used eight bottles III two years; more than
was necessary as a restorative. but liked IL
as a dressing. and have continued to use It
for that purpose. 1 believe Ayers Hair
vigor possesses virtues far above those OF
any similar preparation now on the market"
Vincent Jones, Richmond, Ind.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
Wonders

Are wrought by the use OF Ayers Hal!
Vigor In restoring gray hair to its original
color. promoting new growth, prevent
Ag the hair from falling. keeping It sofe.
atiky. and abundant, and the scalp COOL
healthy, and free from dandrnH Of humors'
The universal testimony is that mis- prep
aration has no equal as dresaNg, ,.sn
IL, therefore, Indispensable 20 every we'll
furnished toilet.
Il have used Ayers Hair Vtgor for some
time and 1t has worked wonders for me- I
was troubled with dandruf and was rapidly
becoming bald; but since using the Vigor my
head is perfectly clear OF dandrui. the hair
ha, ceased coming out. aid I now have
rood growth. Of the same color as when
was q young woman. l can heartily recom-
mend any one suffering from dandruff or
loss OF hair to use Ayers Hair Figor as
dre,sinc."- Mrs. Lydia O. Moody. East
Pittston. Me. hss
"Some time ago my wife's hair began TO
come out quite freely.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

The road oyerseer made great
mistake, as pointed out by us at
the time, when he cut the barrier
at the head of the plank walk and
turned the drainage downthe hill.
The ditch cut by the running wa
ter is fast assuming the proper
tons of a gully, and in time and
a very short time at that, will I'M
dermine the foot walk. In the in
terests of the people of both
towns we respectfully urge upon
the road overseer of this district
arrest this obstruction by blocking
off the water and causing 1t &c
flow off elsewhere.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Please bear IN mind that Mrs
J. T.. Austen will execute prompt
~ all orders left with her for all
kinds of fish. Red Fish. Red Snap
pers. Pompano, Shepherd,
Elounders, etc. Grabs. Oysters
Celery SC. Leave your oraerS
early that she may know what ar
t,cles md in what quantity to Or
der.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

All our readers, the lad,esmore
particularly. will find the card OF
Mrs. f. NJ. Croker, appearing
to-day for the first time in tins
journal, OF special interest. we
refer to it under the head OF New
Advert iSementS.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Tie north bound passenger
train on tie main lire was de-
raled Tuesday at White Hall
plantation, causing IL detention of
) hours 10 our local train which
arrived here at 7o'ciock p. III.
,ilHt DAY.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Mr.. T. +. White the pho'oGra-
pher, who did such satisfactory
work here last year is among us
again. His tent is next to the
store of B. Farrelly.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

We regret to notice the eviden-
ces Of decay that attend the plank
sidewalk on the hill side. Sever
al of the foundation posts are
deeply rotted, and it is evident
that their usefulness is rapidly
drawing to a close.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

To morrow will he Scxagcsima
Sunday. Gospel. St. Luke. chap.
VIII. verses i tolls: The Parable
OF The Seed.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

vc restore. .!,irkrn and give You a
li;%uiiant growth OF 'air. I" Keep lis
color raturat "a in youth. ana 10 re-
move ,lar,!ruf:. Use only iiaiiS iIaif
r,.ncNcr.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

If the SENTINEL contents are
this week not up to the usual
standard please attribute 1t TO the
Inconvenience and interruptions
incident to removal.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Cal, and sec us ut our new
I,caduuayters in the Austen resi-
.lcnce, st. Francisvi!ic. We Will
extend you. one and all, cordial
welcome.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Go to Mrs. J. T.. Austen's, foot
of the hill. for Il complete outfit
in the millinery line. Goods Of
the latest styles, and ut reasonable
nricpS
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

See sale of property advertised
in this issue by the Constable OF
the 9Th ward.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
Ayers Hair vigor
PREPARED By
Or. J. c. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by Druggists md PestumeT-.

The Sale Tax sales CT lm.nv-
able Property are advertised IN
to-tlay's SENTINEL. Delinquents
are advised 70 pay due attention
thereto.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

The jury list for the March term
of Tic 18th Judicial District Court
will be found in to-day's paper.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Sur. throat. backing cough. rhc-'
Mains. etc, cured bv taking the great
remc,lvI.C. {. &. Ccrta II Cough Cure.
. sold hv +. kilbou:ne & Co.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Moons last Quart" tomorrow
ut ~ ~ p. III.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Trouble ,.:::y come JOY may larry dis
nppointinrHs Is ever reney. an" fortune
NAV lag. Eut Ca-'arinr never fa'is 10
,.g,,,,te the liver and cure headache.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Science c"nnot.,roduce better rem
.iy for al, ,aaiarial diseases than &C. c..
!, C.rt.;r rbi,l Cure - Pleasant to
take. Guaranteed 10 cure Chii'S ah'
Fever. Sold by J.. 7. kilhonrne & Co.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Read the advertisement of
Messrs Mum 6 Co.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Baby Caps in the latest styles
ut Mrs. J. r. Austen's.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Read Eoi ice of EStray in this
paper.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Habitual cons Ipation produces pics
C,s.ariur is cure for both.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31
Purely Personal.

Nir. A. r. Benedict, one Of the
entcrpris,ng men Of Woodv'''e'
spent Tuesday IN this town.
Mr.. Rostchild, the junior menu
her of tho firm of NJ. Rostchild
& Brother, Woodville, Miss, was
a visitor to this city on Tuesday
last.
Sheriff Barrow left on Monday
for a short visit to the Crescent
City. Chief Deputy r. II. Bar
row administers the affairs of the
Sheriff and Tax Collectors Office
during his absence.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Mrs. Austen has Fasc,nators,
Scarfs, Baby afgans and handker-
h,efs in great variety.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1891-01-31

Mrs. j. l.. Austen can supply
YOUR every want in the lines OF
fashionable millinery, infant caps,
trimmings, ribbons, sprays, tips
plumes, buds, flowers, etc, etc.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1891-09-09
HOW ABLE WOMEN DRESS.
Literary Talent and Good Taste in Dress
Do Not Exist Together.

Literary Talent and Good Taste In Dress
Do Not Exist Together.
An editor of unquestioned eminence
and authority asserts emphatically that
no woman of real literary ability ever
dressed well, says the Illustrated Amer
lean. The architect of graceful gown,
he says, could never be the author Of. a
clever book, the power to achieve one
annulling the capacity for accomplish
ing the other. This connoisseur Of liz
erature and froclSs continues as follows,
citing his own varied experience, that
has brought under notice nearly every
notable writer of the day: "The very
instant n woman crosses the threshold
Of my Office" he says, ~ can vaguely
grasp something Of her personality, and
am always impressed by such trifles as
hats and wells at the first cursory
glance. When the visitor is' neatly
shod, smartly coated. wears becoming
bangs, bonnet, gloves, otc., know In q
fash that while she may write accept
ably no spark Of genius burns behind
such shining love-locks. Fashionable
clothes and q sense Of fitness are fatal
TO true mental Vitality, and she can
never hold q candle to one Of those
weirdly-dressed women of talent whose
mastery work ! have often learned 10
respect before I met the author. Truly,
ugly garments are no indication Of abil-
ity, but genuine brain ferce subtly af-
fects tho feminine instinct for suitable
plumage. And. strangely enough. near
" every gifted literary woman know
IA inordinately fond Of fine clothes,
loves 20 discuss them and is full Of conf
denoe in her capacity for selecting them.
Such strange shades, materials and pat
terms as they combine-clumsy bonnets
and fashions the most unfattering.
Their shoes are earnest, hats and
coiffures humorous, colors vivid and
costumes pathetically unbecoming.
They make a toilet just as they write a
story-talxe the matter seriously-weave
90 fine web Of romance the homely
reality Is utterly ignored can think
Of only three exceptions 10 the above
rule ~ tH.f rI