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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Cannot Harmonic.

The new master workman of the
knights of Labor, Jas. r. Sovereign,
appears to take his name quite too
seriously. If he could succeed in com
bining all the labor declarations with
the Knights OF Labor and these again
with the Farmers Alliance-if this
were possible the new party might in.
deed sweep the country and the ell.
gineer Of this problem would become
sovereign in fact as we'll as name. But
presumably ADLER men than he have
failed in making such combination.
We will suggest one little difficulty
not often thought of. All the object
of labor unions and declarations of
whatever name is to make labor
dearer. The Farmers Alliance rep
resents class who are large employ
ers of labor. Part of the trouble that
farmers labor under is that labor has
been so much Withdrawn from farms
by the stimulus of high prices in the
cities that the farmer cannot afford to
hire the labor re requires. II labor
were cheaper farming, even at pres
ent low prices, could be made more
profitable or put mora nearly on a
paying basis than it now is.-Ameri-
can Cultivator.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
DRUNKEN DEMONS Iced,
CREWATES WIFE AND BABY AND TOO
DRUNK TO ESCAPE.
An Omaha Saloon Keeper Abuses His Wife.
Sets Fire to tina Bed in Which shs
and Her Baby Lay and
All Perish.

oMAI-A, Neb,, Dec. 3l.-At $50 this
morning IRE was discovered in the
story front dwelling house at 5l4
South Fourteenth street. Although
in the business district and within
easy call of three engine houses, the
house was beyond saving when the
company reached there. The roof
fell, exposing the interior of the
place to view. Three cornses.
We're seen in the fiery pit. The house
was occupied by John Cummings.
saloon keeper. The bodies were those
of Cummings, his wife and their A.
year old child. The fire was the work
of Cummings own meanness. He
went into room and deliberately
dashed a coal oil lamp against the bed
in which his wife and baby were sleep
ing and watched them burA Before,
he could escape he was overtaken by
the flames and was burned himself
These facts were CLEANED from Tom
my Fox, 11-year old boy, who, with
his aged parents, lived in the building.
He says Cummings came home at 2
o'clock aud began abusing his wife.
Fox says Cummings threw the
lamp on the bed and then shut
and lockeoe the door. The boy
ran to give the alarm. w. M.
Nathan, who lived next door, says hes
heard Mrs. Cummings scream, my
God, my baby is burning" AMI then
heard blow and heavy fall Mrs.
and Mr.. Thos. Fox, an aged couple.
who lived in the building, are in the
debris. The awful deed is supposed to.
be the result OF drunken frenzy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
FARM NOTES.
shrinkage in Wool and Grain.

In bulletin 81 of the Iowa station the
question of shrinkage in wool is dis
cussed. Twenty-four high grade Shrop-
shire fleeces were divided into several
lots and stored away by three different
methods recommended for keeping
wool. Ont lot was packed away in d
dry, clean box aud closely fitting cover
nailed over it, The second lot was
sacked and suspended from the cell p
ing. The third lot was stored away
on shelf and closely covered to keep
away the dust. These lots were all
clipped shortly after the middle of
April, and the fourth lot, clipped the
middle of June, was sacked the same
as the second lot All of these differ
ent lots were stored in the same place,
where the air could circulate
freely through them, and on
the middle of juno a year later
they were unpacked and weighed
separately. The first three spring
clippings were about the same in
weight, having changed but very lit
tie ON account of the various methods
of packing: but the June-clipped wool
showed q loss of about six per cent.
The conclusion from the experiment
is that the spring-clipped wool that is
free from dirt and properly packed
away will net shrink to any appreci-
able extent the first year.. but that
June-clipped wool will lose at least
six per cent of its original weight If so
kept.
In Bulletin 81. of the Delaware
Station, the subject of loss TO stored
grain through insects is consld'
sidered. and proves very timely sub
iect lust now, when farmers are asking
themselves whether they ought to
sell their grain at the present
prices or keep it until later. Accord
ing to the observations of the writer,
the first indication that insects are IN
iuring the grain is decided increase IN
the temperature of the mass, as though
fermentation was working In the
grain. In cold weather the insects DO
little harm unless the grain is stored IN
warm rooms. Then the insects multi,
ply rapidly and do great damage. All
of the insects and their eggs
and young can be destroyed
bv subiecting the whole mass TO the
fumes of bisulphide of carbon. II the
grain bin is very tight the liquid can
be placed on top of the grain and the
fumes will sink down into the grain,
as they are heavier than air. The
chemical is very inflammable and no
flames should be placed near it. Some
of the grain should b. taken out OF
the bin so that half of it can be treat
ed at one time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Agricultural Bureau.

The following criticism of the last
report of the secretary of agriculture
is from a Republican paper, but it
comes 80 near the views expressed by
all farmers in this county with whom
we have discussed it, that we repro
duce it:
The report Of our secretary of agri-
culture Just issued, deplores what he
call "the partnership between the
federal government and the state gov
ernments in the management OF the
agricultural colleges and experiment
stations" which we believe is just
what there should be, although we
think it might be well to adopt his
suggestion of investigating in regard
to the reports that moneys appropri-
ated by the United States have been
devoted by the states to purposes
differing from those for which they
were originally designed.
Upon the whole, the report is of lit
tie interest, devoted mostly to vague
fault finding with the management of
the department under his predeces-
sors in office, and still more vague sug-
gestions of improvements to be made,
coupled with praise to the changes
that have been made under his ad-
ministration. We hope that his i'm
provements will be such as to give US
more economical management without
decreasing the efficiency of any
branch. 1t is sometimes impossible to
effect decided improvements without
radical changes. but all changes are
not necessarily improvements.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
a Mild Winter.

Following the drouths of 1879 and
1887 the winters were favoroble for
poor stock on grass. The present
winter, however, following worse
drouth than either of those years, has
been the mildest ever known by the
present generation. In any warm
spot about the Colorado river banks
new grass four inches high can be
seen, while in sedge grass pastures
the green shoots mixing with the
dead grass furnish grazing on which
horses especially are actually gaining
flesh. Fig and other trees are loaded
with bursting buds, while in many
places plum trees are in full bloom
Truly, the winds have been item.
psred to the sh0rn lamb" this year in
sunny Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
The Dog Question.

To the Editor Of Home AMI Farm
find in late number Oh Home and
Farm an article, Sheep VS.. Dog. My
experience with dogs and sheep is so
different from said article | send you
my opinion of it. L live in the pine
woods, where there is hardly any
farms. The sheep roam where they
please, sometimes II to Is miles from
home. Forty-two years ago, when 1
moved out where 1 now live, [ bought
40 sheep. At that time there was a
little village three miles from here
with a population of only 200 or 300
and not very many dogs. Some sheep
were killed, but not many, so they in
creased till [ had about l200--eight
years ago; by that time Pennington
had grown till it had over 1000 inhap-
itants and every family had one or
two dogs. Then they began on the
sheep in earnest - one night 1
had 70 killed, We shot two of
the dogs belonging to rich man
and no sued me for 5000 damages
and the jury mulcted me for $50, al
though according to Mississippi laws
you have the right to kill any dog
running about in the woods without
their master. Killing these two did
not help much, as there were plenty
more left to take their place; so they
kept at 1t till now / have only 300 lett,
althouge / never sold over so all this
time; we depend on the wool only FOR
the profit. Three other people own
ing sneep near me gave it up alto
gether. Some 40 or so miles above
mere they got along better, as most
every farmer owns sheep and when a
dog kills a sheep they hunt him down
and kill him. Here it is no use even
if you know whose dog has killed
them the owner always says his dog
never leaves his house in the night,
and if you happen to catch one killing
them in the daytime and you kill him
you fall out with the dog owners. l
have q small flock of sheep that L
keep about the house, but if they ever
are left out in the night they catch it.
Although it is II years ago since 1
bought ram and eve my stock to-
day is only u head. CT KOCH.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04

December 5,419,659 against 4,790, 455
last year and 6 .446, 0S6 year before last.
an increase this year of 500, 1877 bales
over the corresponding four months of
1892, and 342,3l4 under the same pc
Rod in 1891.
Northern spinners took during De-
ceILber S45,S79 against $50, $50 last year
and $40 $50 for the year before, increa-
sing their total for four months to 9l3,
I'll against 1,06e,045 last year aud
1862, 500 the year before This makes
their average weekly takings for the
season 52,S59 bales against 60,S22 last
year and IS, $50 the year before. For
eign exports for four months have been
arcs. 2S7, showing an increase over last
season OF 443,631 and decrease from
the same period year before last of
1916.
The increase in foreign ports during
December compared with December
last year was 29l 1897, but for the same
time year before they have decreased
91,707. Stocks at sebaoard and 80 lead
ing Southern interior markets at close
of December were 1,705,296 against
1904, 3l5 same date last year and l. 941,-
127 year before. Including port and
interior stocks over same previous sea-
son and number of bales of current
crop brought into sight during four
months supply has been 5,729 COS
against 5,32S, 400, last year and 6,724,
462 year before. Up to Dec. 81 last
year, II 80 100 per cent of cotton crop
had been marketed; and for Septem.
Der, October, November and Decem-
Der, 1891, the percentage of crop
brought into sight was 71.34-100 for
same time in 1890, tie percentage
marketed was $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Wants More Au,boritv

DENVER, Jan. 2,-The application
OF Receiver Trumbell TO have his au-
thority over the Gulf road extended
beyond the state of Colorado and
That lines OF this system in New Mex
leo, Nebraska and Wyoming be trans
ferred to him in trust, came up for ar
gument before Judge Halleton il the
United States court this morning,
Argument consumed the entire day.
The decision will probably not he,
handed down for several days vet.
Receiver Trumbell has left here to- in
spect the line.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04

about horses, because he was raised
with horses" Now, Buell. thought his
papa was just a little better and
smarter than any other boys papa, so
presently, when the conversation
turned on hogs, Buell. saw his chance
to get even, and sang out, "Oh, my
papa knows all about hogs, because he
was raised with hogs The other
little fellow was squelched, and only
the grown people present saw where
the laugh came in. Now, uncle AL
fred, don't try to deny or explain.
The joke is on you
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
A Quarter Century Test.

For quarter OF century DIR. Kings
New Discovery has stood the test, and
the millions who have received bene.
fit from it's use testify to it's wonderful
curative powers in all diseases of the
throat, chests and lungs. A remedy
that has stood the test 30 long and
has given go universal satisfaction is
no experiment.. Each bottle iss posi-
lively guaranteed to give relief or the
money will be refunded 1t is admit
ted to be the most reliable for coughs
and colds. Trial bottles free at John
H. Chiles & Co.'s drug store. Large
size SOC and ST..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
SHERIFF IN THE SOUP.
Makes an Unsuccessful Attempt to Kidnap a.
Georgia Prisoner.

ATLANTA, Jan. 2.-Sheriff Enless of
Texas made a desperate attempt to
kidnap a prisoner but was himself
captured by Sheriff Barnes of Fulton
county at Bolton. The prisoners.
name is Crawford, wanted for forgery
and arrested on a telegram from Fort
Worth, stating that papers had BEEN
signed by the governor Crawford's
bondsmen surrendered him to Barnes.
Enless, however, secured the prisoner
and left for Eastpoint and secured an
order from the governor revok-
ing the order for the hoporiny of.
the Texas requisition. After waiting
half an hour Barnes found Enless and
Crawford. The Texas sheriff is wor-
ried over the turn the matter has
taken, but when shown the order sur
rendered himself and the prisoner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Bank Robbers Fooled.

HURLINGUoN. Ind. Jan. 2 = At
Roanoke. 10 miles east Of here, two
men were seen attempting to rob the
Exchange bank Sunday night. Twen-
ty armed citizens soon assembled and
surrounded the bank robbers, who
leaped through window and darted
down side streets with the posse in
pursuit. After running fight during
which mary shots were fired. the
thieves made good their escape in the
darkness. Neither they nor their pur-
suers were iuJured by the flying
bullets
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Setting Out Orchards,

More fruit trees will be planted in
Travis county this winter than ever
before and farmers are more particular
than ever who they buy from. Trav-
cling fruit tree frauds have met with
a cola reception, while we'll and favor
ably known nurseries have done a
large business. squire Anderson, up
on Cypress, has planted $500 black
berry bushes, besides other small
frui.a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Corbstt and Mitchell Frsa

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Jan. when
the prize fight case was called neither
man responded. Judge Christie.
county solicitor, stated that no eyi--
had been found it the case and moved
the release OF the men from their
bonds ana Corbett and Mitchell were
declared free men.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Stockmen's Convention.

On Jan. 8 the Texas State Stock
mems convention will meet in Austin
to discuss matters pertaining to their
business. All farmers and stockmen
are invited and Travis county should
be we'll represented.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
Another Murdsrous Crank,

OAKLAND, Jan. 2.-The authorities
here and in San Francisco are con-
siderably excited over an alleged plot
to kill Mayor Pardee of this city. The
police have in their possession threat
ening note.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1894-01-04
The Bite Of q Hog,

1t is a serious thing to be bitten by
any domestic animal, end the danger
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-04
Cost Of Growing Wheat.

The Department Of Agriculture has
issued summary made from estimates
of $4,000 farmers of the West and
Northwest, and of 1000 experts OF the
department, on the cost of growing
wheat. The average cost per acre for
the region covered is $ll.69, while the
average for Wisconsin is more than a
dollar higher, or 1928. Ground rent
is the heaviest single item, and is es-
timated at nearly So per acre. The
principal items of cost have remained
about normal during the past four or
FIVE years, being slightly higher where
any change is noted, owing to the in
crease of cost of labor during the pros
porous times from 1890 to 1898. Dur
ing that period, however, the price of
wheat fell nearly one-half. As re-
suit, either wheat production must be
restricted or large part Of it must be
done at a loss.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-04
What to Read.

The folIowingis an excellent though
limited list of the best books for one to
read:
The best historical novel-"Ivan-
hoe.
The best dramatic NOVELETTE,
Count of Monte Cristo. "
The best domestic NOVELETTE, Vicar
of Wakefield"
The best marine NOVELETTE, Mid
shipman Easy"
The best country life novel-"Adam
Bede."
The best military novel Charles
OMalley."
The best religious novel-"Ben
HUI"
The best sporting novel-"Sarche-
dou."
The best political novel-"Lothalr.
The best novel written for a pur-
pose -"Uncle Toms Cabin.
The best imaginative novel-"She. L"
The best pathetic NOVELETTE, Old
Curiosity Shop"
The best humorous NOVELETTE,
Pickwick Papers"
The best Irish novel-"Handy An
dy."
The best Scotch NOVELETTE, Heart
of Midlothian.
The best English novel-"Vanity
Fair.
The best American novel-"The
Scarlet Letter"
The best sensational novel-"The
Woman in White.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-04
Before the Days of Postage Stamps.

Before the use Of postage stamps va
rious sums were paid for the delivery
of letters. The amounts were regu-
lated by the distance and were collect
ed on the delivery Of the letter. In
the early part of this century the post
age on a single sheet of paper was s
cents, over 40 miles the rate was IN
creased, so that over 800 miles a single
sheet was % cents. But after a time
these rates were gradually reduced,
until in 1915 a letter not weighing ov-
er half an ounce was ) cents under 300
miles, and over that distance 10 cents.
Sir Rowland Hill, who was at the post
office department of England at this
time, introduced the use Of postage
stamps in 1900 and also lessened the
charges for postage, In 1917 the UNI
ted States adopted the use of the post
age stamp, the lowest priced one be-
ing cents. But railways and steam
boats had now taken the place Of the
old fashioned mail coaches and post
boys; and with the more rapid send
ing of the mails, the cheaper rates Of
postage and the growing population of
the country, gradually changes and I'M
proyements tookplace in the postofice
system. And here we are, in 1894,
receiving our letters from the Pacific
in six days-also from England in the
same time; and a few hours will
place us in direct communication with
our friends and correspondents in al
most every part Of the country.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-04
Keep Well Informed.

If every progressive young man
would write out or paint the above
legend on a board and nail it up
where his eve could fall on it contin-
ually, ii would remind him of duty
that he owes TO himself and those de
pendent on him. There is nothing
that better fits Il man for the position
that he holds, or insureS his promo
ton faster, than the fact that he is
well informed and thoroughly posted,
Will always be pleased TO keep you
posted on prices of any goods in my
line not enumerated below. Patent
Hames soc per pair, common Hames
soc per pair, long-handle Shovels 35c,
long handle solid socket Shovels 45c,
four prong Forks 30 to 35c, Breast
Chains Ace per pair, Butt Traces 40c
per pair, Plow Traces 40c per pair,
Halter Chains zoe, Rope Halters &c,
Mattocks 45c, Coffee Mills 25c, Garden
RakeS 90 to Soc, Whitewash Brushes
5 to 2jc, copper bottom Teakettles
25c, solid copper Teakettles 90c, Tin
Sifters Sc, Coffee Pots : TO 15c, Oil
Cans lot Sc, 2qt 12c, ACT 1Sc; Red
Warrior Axes 65c, Horse Shoes $3.50
per keg of 100 lbs, shingle and fence
Nails 50 90 per keg, % lbs. bag of shot
$40, No. 1 Steel Traps with chains
S12j per doz, Straw Knives 15c, Single
tree Clips zoe, per set, Double-tree
Clips zoe per set, Barb Wire 24c per
h., Door Locks Is to Soc, Currycombs
to zoe, Superior Clothes Wringers
81. 70, Black Hawk Corn Shelters 50 25,
Gate Bolts soc per hundred, Double
action British Bulldog Revolvers S1.40
Powder 25c per H., Princess Curling
Irons &c. Little Duke Mustache Curl
ers &c, pieces handsomely painted
Chamber Sets S12j, Tin Roofing So
per square, Steel Roofing 81 per
square, House Spouting Sc per it
Large Barn Spouting Zoe per fl, Cook
Stoves from IS to $50, CiStern Pumps
"a. Corresponding low prices on Oils,
White Lead, Tar, Turpentine, Rims
and Spokes, &c, sc.
Returning thanks for the liberal
patronage of the past, | hope to merit
a continuance.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1894-10-04
Concerning Typhoid Fever.

Cases of typhoid fever are now re-
ported from various parts Of the coun-
try. and the chances are that new ones
will be made known at intervals dur
ing the next two or three months.
Most of the sick live in the rural dis
tricts.
All these came originally from drink
inc impure water. The well water
was impregnated with the typhoid
germs and in due time the disease
made its appearance. Once let it get
a foothold and it is pretty certain to
spread. When it enters family there
is going to be more than one victim
unless the utmost care is taken.
People in small towns and in the
country who use well water should ex-
ercise great precaution. When they
dig a well they should use Judgment
in its location. 1t should be so situat-
ed as to be out of range of drainage
from the house or barn. If the well
is an old one it should be subjected to
thorough cleaning at frequent inter
walls. If there is reason to believe
that the slops from the house or the
drainage from the barn have infected
it, it should be abandoned; better go
to the expense of digging a new well
than run the risk of sickness and death
following the use of poisoned water.
There is one way in which the water
of city and country can be made per-
fectly harmless-tbat is by boiling it
before using and keeping it in a care
fully closed vessel. 1t is true it will
lose some of its sparkle and will not be
50 cool after it has been killed, bat the
consumer will be safe. We know Of
no other way in which immunity from
the dangerous typhoid and kindred
diseases may be secured and indeed
it would be difficult to imagine a sim
pier or less costly process.
In city and country, at all seasons
of the year, there is always the chance
that the purest water may become IN
fected, though the danger seems to be
greatest in the summer and autumn.
If the practice of boiling drinking wa
ter were to become a universal one
zymotic diseases would not be so wide
spread and many valuable lives would
be prolonged.