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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07
ALL ABOUT HOP CULTURE.

Will the agricultural editor of The GA
zETTE please dilate a little on the culture of
hops in this section of country. l am anx-
ious to find out whether or not hops could
be successfully cultivated in Texas. II l
find that we can make the hop success /
will put in crop next year.
Henderson, Tex. WILLIAM GCSKLE.
If our correspondent will refer to files of
THE GAZETTE for February and March last
he will find some fine articles on hop cult
ure, contributed to the paper by Mr. Mar
shall Of the Panhandle implement and
machinery COMPANY, Fort Worth. Those
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07
\ GRASS FOR NAME.

Herewith find specimen of 4 grass that l
would be pleased to have you name Do
You consider it a good grass,
Bolton. Tex. J. A.SCorr.
Your grass appears 10 be the Muhlenber-
gia Mexican of botanistS; if so it Is classed
as rather an Indifferent forage grass. Stock
will eat it where better grasses are scarce,
but its per cent of nutrjment IS not consid-
cred high.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07

us put that showing well up towards the
head of the list The future permanent
greatness of Texas must be dug from her
soil, undoubtedly, and the sooner we can
get that digging well under way the sooner
that permanent greatness will begin TO ap-
pear. Let us settle up our vacant farm
lands with Industrious farmers. These are
the people who will supply the sinews en-
abling Texas to paddle her own canoe.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07
OUR CORRESPON DENTS.

s,,i, nv rs uI ~ is :" cl NJ
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Inquiries of personal character that require an
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Closed. Please give fill name and postoffice
address in addition to any such signature as
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if against the Will CT the writer but TO admit Of
direct communication should suck thing be
deemed necessary. Address as directed at head
o. this page
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07

species of minute insect that feeds upon
decaying vegetation of all kinds. You will
find them in decaying cabbage as well as
decaying rose. 1t was the decay of the
vegetable tissue that attracted them. We
are still firm in the opinion that the rose
trouble described by Us as preventing the
expansion of petals ard leading to decay
about the cayleX. is due to some fungoid
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07

articles give The whole thing I'm nut
shell, and will prove all the proposed hop
grower needs in his business. We think
there can exist no doubt as to the success of
the hop in Texas, under correct manage
ment. Several parties, as we understand,
are making tests this season, SO we shall
probably have reports from them to pub
fish neyr fall
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07

sees plant of it in the coast regions east
of US.
But even supposing that we should not
desire to make rhubarb one of our regular
early truck crops, we ought, at all events,
to raise enough for home consumption.
rather than wait for late supply to come
to us from Kansas at III. cents pound.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-07

ference to the matter lies in the fact that
we have not enough of such men to put all
the lands Of our wheat regions TO good use
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
CHAPTER x.

CONSERVATION AT LONE HOLLOW.
 Grace Penroy waited anxlously the return of her messenger to Stonefeld. The night passed without her comlng, and Grace rose early, little rested, so anxious was she to be once more on good terms with her lover.
 No alarm was felt until late in the fore noon, when Grace noticed Romeo standing in the road near the stables whinnying to be admitted.
 Captain Starbright came sauntering up | the walk He managed to pass most of his time in or about Lone Hollow, but since the coming of Lura Joyce he had made no ad- vances in his suit for the hand of Grace; in consequence the heiress was learning to re- gard him with considerable less aversion than formerly.
 'Isn't that Romeo down wonder, Captain2" questioned Grace, who stood on the veranda us the Captain came up. "It looks like Mad Lura's horse, surely" l returned Captain Starbright, as he glanced | toward the road. II wonder where his mis | tress isl"
 "She went to Stonefeld yesterday" "And rode Romeo1" "Yes."
 Captain Starbright turned on his heel and hurried at once to the stable. If he expect | cd to meet Lura Joyce he was mistaken. | Romeo stood by the road gate whinneying l to be admitted. The Captain led the horse to his stall. He noticed that the horse was saddled, land he wondered at the non-appear. | ance of the animals mistress. " You did not see Lural'
 Grace Penroy's face was white as she put the question to the Captain on his return. l 1T did not" l He twisted his cane and looked thought full and perhaps trifle uneasy.
 "The horse was saddledr l "Yes"
 "Thcn something has happened to Lura, , cried Grace, in a distracted volce l |" Don't boi row trouble-'' " But Romeo is vicious, and I have al ways feared that he would be the death oi Lura. lam sure something terrible has happened" persisted Grace. "Go at once Captain Starbright, and look for her. Sum mon the servants and move quickly. If any thing has happened I shall never forgive myself," and Grace wrung her hands anG looked distressed indeed.
 vague suspicion entered the mind ot I Captain Starbrght as he turned away tC obey the orders of the mistress of Lone | Hollow.
 "If something has happened, it will be | glad day for me-" unused the Captain. (
 faint smile lifting the wings of his tawnJ | mustache.
 He hastened to the stable, saddled one ol his grays and was soon galloping swiftly away in the direction of Stonefeld. ! No one had met or seen the girl, and wheJ
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
CHAPTER XII.
IN THE GULCH,

Glancng toward the house and seeing no one watching, Captain Starbright passed through the gate and walked with deliberate step down the incline to the foot of the mound on which stood the Vandlblc man, sion. Here he found his man waiting in the shadow of some trees.
 The Captain led the way into some under growth until completely hidden from the road, then he came to pause al faced his evil companion.
 "Well, what have you to tell, Hank Ca bera9"
 "The gals did for"
 "Explan yourself"
 In a few words the villain told how he and his twin brother had waylaid and mur- dered dauntless Lura Joyce.
 The Captain listened without muscle of his countenance moving or exhibiting the least emotion.
 "How came the girl in that out-of-the- way olace,"
 "She heard 'twasa short cut, presume"
 "Do you know thls to be a fact?'
 ''No"
 "Didn't you or Bill entice her from the main road?"
 "We didn't. I'll swear to that, Cap'n."
 ''Very well. It seems that the girl came tc her death by accident. This is as it should be. will accompany you to the spot and view the body. If all is as you have told it there will be something further"
 "Hard moneya"
 "Yes, hard money"
 "Good."
 A chuckle fell from the ruf1an's lips Then, without more words, the two walked to the road. Darkness had fallen, and the twain were not likely to be recognized even should they chance to meet any one. Soon they galned the path that led to Mother Cabera's cabin. Down this the twain hurried, and in a little time they stood be fore the hut itself. ''The body is inside, supposeW
 "Nix," answered the man. t'Where thcn?' "Bill nor me hain't teched it sensc we | dropped her down yender onto them rocks wouldn't do it. Elf you want to see the corpse it's your privilege, s'pose."
 Even the calloused heart of the Captair gave an unwonted throb at this. The thought that the slender body of their vic tim lay exposed under the cliff for many hours was unpleasant. "A lantern, quick" ordered Captain Star bright. II will investigate. The poor chilt must have a Christian burial in any event It is awful leaving her there all this timo.
 "We couldn't help it, Capn. We expected you sooner. Gittin' tired of waiten wen for ye," answered the Captains tool, apol l ogetically. Then he entered the house, returning soon bearing lantern in his hand.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
LOUNGES.

We are showing a fine assortment of Lounges, in Cretonne, Carpet, Moquette, Flush and Rugs, which we bought during the dull season, when prices were low, and can now give you the benefit of those prices. No shoddy goods, all frstclas Come in and see them, the Old Reliable House of
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
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Published every afternoon, Sunday ex- cepted, at No 153 South Main street. Waterbury.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
CHAPTER XII. A THANKLESS CHILD.

'tAn' so you chaps has been in the gulch looking for the body of that spitfire gal"
 Mother Cabera gave vent to peculiar grating laugh that sounded harshly in t!e ears of Captain Starbright.
 ''That is the truth, Mrs. Cabera," as- sured the Captain. "Your son Hank tells
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11
PENM SHIP.
 Prof. HoIleV

Teaches every pupil to write fRs rapid business hand in course of 16 priyats lessons a-d NO FAILURES.
 All kin is of pen work exee1tsd ia the highest de cree of the art 131 Bank. St.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-02-11

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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10
INTERNATIONAL HENS.

How A shrcwd Yankee Managed TO Sit
on the Fence
The advantages which people who
live exactly on the line between two
countries have in escaping the customs
and other regulations OF both countries
have often been rccounted. Probably
the most picturesque and innocent in
stance OF this kind OF evasion comes
from the far western town OF Nogales.
which lies exactly on the boundary
between Mexico and Arizona.
On the United States side OF the line
in this town eggs have been rendered
dear by the now tariff upon eggs. mas
much as the hens OF that region are
chiefly owned on the Mexican side OF
tho line and fed by the peasants on
cheap Mexican grain.
Recently Maine Yankee arrived In
Nogales with an eye 10 business He
was convinced that his opportunity lay
In the high price OF eggs.
Accordingly no put up largo hen
house exactly across the boundary line.
AT the American end he provided nests.
and Mt the other end he regularly fed
his hens with low-priced Mexican
grain.
The fowls ate their grain In Mexico
and then walked across the limo into
tho United States TO lay their eggs.
The transaction was perfectly honest.
for OF course the proprietor OF the hon
merry Struggled neither grain nor eggs.
But he availed himself OF high prices
on one side and low prices on the
other
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10
Fashion,. ErIynI,Le.

Long loose mantles, like those our
gradnmothers wore, are used for din
ner and theater parties. They are
made of sicilienne or faille.
Paris will bring in a good many
novelties in circulars the coming sea-
son. Some designs with short capes OF
wool-cloth and fur on the Stuart col
lar and the edges are shown.
Some new hat trimmings will be
shown this winter. One of them Is in
the shape OF half plain leaf, com
pletely made of jets, on wire. Special
trimmings are made for hat brims Of
small jets.
Every bureau belonging 20 woman
should possess glove stretcher, glove
box and powder box having n per-
forated top, hich Is sufficiently small
to slip In the fingers, and keep 1t filled
with glove powder.
Among the autumn tailor suits Is
one Of rich myrtle green with sheath
skirt and LOUIS coat trimmed with
dark green velvet arabesques I'm cut
work. The cut opens over waist
coat of pale blue cloth braided with
silver.
Fashion has made chiffon an institu-
ton. Chiffon, although II costs but
little yard. is expensive because of
the frequent renewals IL necessitates.
Like the bloom on the peach, that a
touch will destroy, so chiffon will hard
ly bear the friction OF one weeks wear.
A new fashion that is only perIniss-
able 10 women whose figures are very
slender, is that which shows tiny velvet
rosettes put where the buttons ought
TO be. While these are absolutely
rosottes, still they are made of very
narrow velvet ribbon and slightly fiat
tened.
The fashion this winter will be
feather sleeves ON all dresses fans In
old lace with pictures The skirts will
be emit. ely fiat with simple applica-
tions of Valencienncs aud ribbons
through the entredeux. The under
skirts. corsets and stockings harmo-
nize with the dress
Some bead waists are made In the
shape OF perfect corset with should
or. straps At the lower end long bead
fringes are fastened. Arabesque de-
signs are especially popular. This
fringe consists OF oblong, smooth
beads, intermingled without and poll
ishcd jet balls This fringe will be
very fashionable during the next
spring.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10
For shrinking purposes.

With the immortal Stoncwall Jack
son, says the Alabama soldier. strag-
Cling especially during n forward
march, was an objectionable offense;
but there was one instance in which IL
was properly condoned. During one
of the forced marches, along in the
summer of '62 through tho pine and
simmons regions. he stopped to con-
suit with some general officers until
the whole command had passed some
distance. Riding forward TO tho
front he discovered a private OF his
old brigade up n simmons tree.
what nre you doing so far In tho
rearP" cried the general.
"im eating simmons" said tho
solder.
why, they're not ripe" said the
General. with some sarcasm.
IL know IT, y said the soldier. II
want 'em green"
why do you eat green 'simmonsp"
said old Blue Light.
TO draw my stomach up to III my
rntions." said old Web Foot.
Enough The old hero drew the
old SLOUGH hat down over his eyes and
rod on, abashed and subdued into
silence. t
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10

AT one OF Napoleon's reviews an old
grenaGier who had made the cam
paigns OF Italy and Egypt not hear
ing his name pronounced left the
ranks and asked for the Legion of
Honor What have you done, y said
Napoleon. ito obtain this recon-
pense?" 1T was /. sire. who in the
desert OF Jaffa in n dreadful heat Of
fered you watermelon. II thank
you again for it. but that is not worth
the Legion OF Honor" The grena-
dier, who. so far. had been as cold as
ice flew into a paroxysm. and said
with great volubility: ''Do you count
for nothing seven wounds received at
the bridge OF Arcola at Lodi. ut Cas-
tiglionc, at the Pyramids at Saint
Jean d'Acrc, at Austerlitz at Fried
land-elevnn campaigns in Italy. in
Egypt. In Austria. in Prussia in Po-
landP" Here the emperor interrupted
him. and. initiating his vivacious lam
guage said We'll. we'll. WELT how
you scream! Now you come to essen
tial points; you end where you ought
20 have begun; this Is better than your
watermelon. "--Argonaut.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10

There are some few things of interest
To people returning from the country In
the way of early autumn millinery.
new toque Is very fairly good ex-
ample of the first designs" IL has
a soft crown covered with gold tissue.
describing pointed coronet in front,
and finished with black velvet band
eau which sparlxles with mock gems.
Another new hat and n genuine novelty
is certainly pretty, and warranted
becoming. IL is OF brown
straw, trimmed with two
shades of brown velvet, stiff brown
aigrette and bow OF brown ribbon.
Big picture hats OF felt and velvet
do not differ greatly from those OF last
season, except in being bigger and
more picturelike, not TO say more
eccentric, than they were before.
Meantime the warm weather is not
quite over and there Is still sugges-
ton of strawberry, lemon, pistache
and other ices in the frocks as worn.
Never was there senson when the
power OF color more certainly asserted
itself. for even the most neutral tints
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10

An evening dress for September fes-
tivities Is of rose-colored satin. or
rather OF the tint OF the deep pink
geranium II has front OF blue satin
with a tablier embroidered with
opaque stones. cloudy deep In tone and
much prcttier than the average imita-
tion gem. The bodice Is arranged In
handkerchief style, leaving one arm
free and unincumbered with drapery.
This Is all of blue satin on n pink
ground. Another dress OF terra-cotta
brocade shell designs on a ground
shot with pink. II Is trimmed with a
fiounce of fancy net, drawn In with
rows OF narrow ribbons threaded
through the thin net material There
is heavy girdle OF gold and jewels
The fancy bodices for autumn and
winter wear are as pretty probably as
anything now to be seen. The
first Is of mauve veloutine with
belt and crossbands In silver
gray satin. There are antique silver
buttons at the side OF the close fitting
bodice, but the features OF most novel
interest are the draped guimpe and the
high puckered sleeves IN embroidered
lisse and the great fly bow of the same
material The other bodice is Of lilac
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10

An admiral's flag 10 square. with
four stars in a diamond on a blue
ground, says the New York CONNER
cial Advertiser. A vice admirars has
three stars, forming half diamond.
Rear admirals have three flags accord
ing to rank--viz.. blue. with two white
stars In centre OF field. one above the
other; red, with two white stars;white
with two blue stars. Commodores
have also three fiags-blue. red, white
swallow tail. bearing one star In CEN
ter OF field. w
The Secretary OF the Navy floats a
blue square flag--a foul anchor sur
rounded by four white stars. This
flag came into use In 1866. 5Hf
When the President comes on board
q United States vessel a blue square
flag containing the arms OF the
United States Is hoisted at the main.
honored with n salute OF twenty one
guns, and remains aloft while tho
President is on board. The Vice.
President is received with the Amer
lean ensign at the fore.
A flag OF truce Is a white flag dis
played TO an enemy TO indicate "A de-
sire for parley or consultation.
The red flag is a mark OF danger,
and shows vessel TO be receiving or
discharging powder.
The black flag is the symbol OF
piracy.
The yellow Gag belongs TO the quar-
antine service. and when displayed is
sign OF contagious disease.
A convoy hag Is white. triangular
In shape. bordered with red. and Is
worn by men-of-war when conveying
merchant vessels. A5WUHW fai
A pilot flag is the jack boardered
with red, hoisted at the fore.
A compass flag Is n square flag di-
vided into four squares or cantons---
blue, yellow, white, red, hoisted over
tho mineral flags OF the signal code
represent the points OF the compass.
A dispatch Gag is a white. square
flag with i've blue crosses. generally
known as the five OF clubs; holsted
forward denotes important and urgent
special service. which must not be
interfered with by any officer junior
TO the one by whom 1t was dispatch d.
A church pennant is n white pen
nant, without swallow tails charged
with "A blue Latin cross. holsted al
the peak during divine service, over
the ensign.
The cornet is square flag. divided
into four equal parts 81 alternate red
and white, and when hoisted any.
whore, without other flags. is per-
emptory order for all absent boats
and officers 10 return on board with
out delay. IL is also a signalfor sail.
ing, and has long been used In the
navy for that purpose.
To strike the flag Is TO lower the
national colors, A flag at half-masi
means that death has occurred. and
hoisted union down Is u signal OF dis
tress. Dipping the colors is lowering
the ensign some distance and hoist
ing II again TO salute vessel or fort
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10

a. money. Among tbo members Of
corn any ID wnsa Wild. harum-soarum
sort 81 fellow. haillne from Lancaster
county. For week he had been
without an ounce OF tobacco. From
everybody he questioned he received
the same answer Haven't an ounce;
money all went q month ago."
The poor fellow endured the agony
for a while. but finally. becoming des-
perate. he got leave OF absence from
camp one morning and started of up
{, street In the direction OF the white
house. Arriving there. he stopped
for while. looking over the fence
into the grounds surrounding the ex-
ecutive mansion. and presently caught
SIGHT Of the president walking along
the path In front OF the house. just
then a bright idea struck him. Mus
tering up courage. he stalked into the
grounds and presently nearcd the
| president.
Good morning. Mr.. President
he said touching his cap.
Good morning. my man, " replied
..Old Abe. ''What can l do Tor
youp'
The soldier hesitated for a while.
but. noticing the Presidents kindly
look, finally said:
Tho fact o, the matter Is, Mr..
President, we haven't had any money
for two months now and every one OF
us Is dead broke, and I'm almost dead
for a chew OF tobacco
A smile lit up the face OF the great
war President us he received this in
formation. and then his hand went
down into his pocket. Drawing forth
silver dollar he handed IL TO the
.broken" volunteer and said:
1T shan't be said that one OF my
soldiers died from the want OF some
tobacco. I need his services too
much for that. Buy some tobacco
with this, and ! think by the time 1t Is
gone you will have received all the
money that is due you.
With gratiiied thank you Mr..
President" the soldier lifted his cap
and passed quickly out OF the grounds.
The back salary was paid shortly after
the occurrence.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-10-10


Black net wells, spotted with stars.
crescents and moons OF velvet.
Towels finished with handstitched
hem and drawn-work border.
arge and medium sized silk cords
for the necks and sleeves of dresses.
Crepe de Chine, for deep mourning,
worn with a lustreless surah lining.
Fine jet embroidery passementeric
In open patterns and branching
designs.
More cream colored lace for evening
toilets and less OF black for this pur-
pose.
White felt sailor hats trimmed with
satin ribbon bows, airgrettes and
wings.
Sprays of orange blossoms for brides
IN preference TO a wreath for the Golf
fure
Occasional tables OF lockwood. bam-
boo and the carved wood Cairo Is
famous Tor.
Chiffon and chiffon. plain and EN-
broidercd, OF every width, color and
combination.
Robes dc chambrcs OF lace striped
nalnsook with a trimming OF Valen-
ciennes lace
Luncheon sets OF damnsls. showing
yellow, old rose, ciei blue and pale
green figures.
silk hose. having bootces OF alter
nate stripe Of opcn-work and hem
stitched bars.
Nnsturtium brown cloal<ings and
coats OF velvet cloth In hmarnnth red
and in blue with much green in 10.
Nnlvcts. silks ana ribbons I'm peach
shades, Ina cardinal red com bincd with
black. In yellow green. In dark oak and
dark silver tints, in red-0old, In browns
molloVcd with much yellow and In
blcnd1Ags OF blue and green.