Aug. 2, 1906 



673 



American Ttee Journal 



reason of that? Some one said he thought it was because the hives 

 did not 6tand exactly on the level. Mrs. Orvii.i.e Buck. 



Farinington, Wash. 



[Thi6 building of combs to separators is somewhat dependent 

 upon locality, but more on the strain of bees. By introducing a new 

 queen to the colony that shows this tendency you may remove the 

 comb-building propensity somewhat. 01 course, if hives are not 

 plumb the foundation will lean toward the separators in a way that 

 will invite attachment when the combs are being built out. — Editor.] 

 — Gleanings in Bee Culture. 



While what the editor says may all be true, there are 

 other reasons than those given, as we learned from no small 

 experience years ago. 



When a weak colony was working in a super — espe- 

 cially if honey was coming in slowly — the bees would fill 

 the side of the comb towards the center more rapidly than 

 the outer side, and this had a tendency to make the bottom 

 of the foundation swing outward so that the bees attached 

 it to the separator. For years there has been no single in- 

 stance of the kind. Possibly our colonies are stronger 

 now ; possibly nectar does not come in so slowly ; possibly 

 our bees are better workers ; but the chief reason lies in the 

 fact that for years we have used bottom starters also in 

 sections. The first care of the bees seems to be to attach 

 top and bottom starters together, making it impossible for 

 the foundation to swing to one side. 



So, Sister Buck, use bottom starters and you will have 

 no trouble. 



Appreciates the Bee Journal 



were very gloomy, but since the rains a great change has 

 taken place, and a renewed spirit has taken possession of 

 the bee-keepers generally. Prospects, too, are promising in 

 many localities, and at "least part of a honey crop will be 

 harvested. In the more southern localities the rains are too 

 late, as the honey harvest comes early in the season. There 

 may be some fall honey, however, yet the Texas honey crop 

 will be a short one, taken as a whole. 



It is now hoped that nothing will keep the National 

 from coming this fall. All indications are that a successful 

 meeting will be held. The time of meeting comes during 

 the holding of the International Fair, which makes the oc- 

 casion a doubly interesting one. The beekeepers' exhibit 

 at the Fair will be quite an attraction, and everything bids 

 fair to make it a credit to Texas as an apicultural State, 

 and one of which the Texans need not be ashamed when 

 their visitors come to see what she has to show in bees and 

 apiarian products. It only behooves every bee-keeper in 

 our State, who possibly can do so, to help make this occa- 

 sion a creditable one. 



I have 30 colonies of bees, and could not get along with- 

 out the American Bee Journal. Mrs. Chas. Brown. 

 Cavalier, N. Dak., July 2. 



Please tell us something about what those 30 have done. 

 Honey for Lemonade, Salve, and Dyspepsia 



The following recipes are taken from the British Bee 

 Journal : 



Honet Lemonade. — Proceed as in making ordinary lemonade, 

 but use honey instead of sugar. The flavor will be found much im- 

 proved, and the effect very refreshing. 



Honet Salve.— As a cure for boils and carbuncles, mix together 

 pure honey and flour, making it a stiff paste; spread on a cloth and 

 lay on the sore, renewing every 12 hours. 



Honet for Dtspepsia.— Take a glass of boiling water and stir 

 in it 4 tablespoonfuls of honey. Drink while hot, just before retiring 

 to bed. It will promote sound sleep, good digestion, free action of 

 the liver and kidney6, and cure nervousness. 



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Conducted by Louis H. Scholl, New Braunfels, Tex. 



The National Convention in Texas 



The Texas bee-keepers are very enthusiastic about the 

 coming meeting of the National at San Antonio in Novem- 

 ber, and preparations for taking care of the delegates are 

 being made. At the recent convention of the Texas Bee- 

 Keepers' Association one of the only two topics on the pro- 

 gram was, " Arrangements and Entertainment of the Na- 

 tional Bee-Keepers' Convention at San Antonio, Nov. 8, 9 

 and 10, 1906." This subject received many lengthy discus- 

 sions at different times during the convention, and steps 

 were taken to begin immediately the work before the bee- 

 keepers of Texas. Proper committees were appointed for 

 the different matters that will be given attention for mak- 

 ing a creditable entertainment for the delegates. 



Up to quite recently, when "Texas " was refreshed by 

 bounteous rains, that were almost general throughout the 

 entire State, conditions and prospects for the bee-keeper 



The Sixth Annual Meeting of the Texas Asso- 

 ciation—July 10 to 12, 1906 



The convention was held during the meeting of the 

 Texas Farmers' Congress, of which the Texas Bee-Keepers' 

 Association is a section, affiliated with that large body 

 which represents some 14 State associations, and they in 

 turn represent nearly every branch of the agricultural in- 

 terests of Texas. 



The meetings were successful, and much interest pre- 

 vailed throughout the sessions, lasting 3 days. Over 1000 

 delegates were in attendance at the Congress, and of these 

 the beekeepers made a good representation. The report of 

 the proceedings will be gotten out at once and published. 



The election of officers of the bee-keepers' association 

 resulted as follows : W. O. Victor, of Hondo, President ; 

 Udo Toepperwein, of San Antonio, Vice-President ; and 

 Louis H. Scholl, of New Braunfels, re-elected Secretary and 

 Treasurer. 



The main subject of discussion was that of the enter- 

 tainment of the National Bee Keepers' Association at San 

 Antonio, and work was begun immediately. A committee 

 to look after the financial side of the matter in hand was 

 appointed, as well as one for arrangements. The members 

 of the Committee on Finance are : W. O. Victor (chairman), 

 Willie Atchley, W. H. White, Udo Toepperwein and D. C. 

 Milam. Their duty will be to solicit subscriptions towards 

 raising the necessary funds. Over $100 had already been 

 raised at the report of the committee before adjournment of 

 the meeting. The work will be carried on by the whole 

 body, each member representing his particular district. 



The Committee on Arrangements and Entertainment 

 are: Udo Toepperwein (chairman), W. H. Laws, Louis H. 

 Scholl, F. L Aten and Dr. C. S. Phillips. 



Much business was transacted, and many valuable dis- 

 cussions took place, while the " Question-Box " received a 

 large share of attention, on all of which more will be said 

 from time to time. 



Other committees, that were appointed, will be given 

 place here so that a memorandum can be made by those on 

 the committees. 



Committee to Inspect the College Apiary : J. W. Pharr 

 (chairman), M. H. Osman, A. H. Knolle, J. M. Hagood and 

 J. W. Taylor. 



. Committee on Exhibits: Louis H. Scholl (chairman), 

 Willie Atchley, W. H. Laws, Dr. C. S. Phillips and W. O. 



Victor 



Committee on Resolutions : Dr. C. S. Phillips (chair- 

 man). J. W. Pharr and W. H. White. 



Committee on Legislation : F. L. Aten, J. K. Hill and 

 Dr. J. B. Ireon. (Remaining members appointed in 1904.) 



Committee on Program, for the next meeting : W. O. 

 Victor. 



Please Send Us Names of Bee-Keepers who do not 



now get the American Bee Journal, and we will send them 

 sample copies. Then you can very likely afterward get 

 their subscriptions, for which work we offer valuable 

 premiums in nearly every number of this Journal. You 

 can aid much by sending in the names and addresses when 

 writing us on other matters 



