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THE SOUTHERN WORLD, AUGUST 1, 1882.
Joshed and J&wswtred.
M-Houschold HulD-nge. "What lathe mean
ing of household suffrage, mentioned In some of the
Kngllsh Journal! f” C. A. B„ Sal Boda, Crenshaw
county, Ala. Anhwkk—In England,male person! of
full age, who have occupied a building as tenant or
owner for twelve months preceding the last day of
July of any year, can vote for a member of Parlia
ment, provided they have paid certain rates. The
same right Isapplled to lodgers who have lived in the
bouse for a year, provided the rent paid Is of the
clear yearly valueof ,50 unfurnished.
SO-Academy of Fine Arts. "Has Philadelphia
an Academy of Fine Arts!” A. O. B„ Sub Rosa
Franklin county. Ark. Anhwkk-Yes. It Is devoted
to the promotion of drawing, palutlng and sculpture,
and maintains a free art school. It was founded in
1806.
70- Xymotlc Dlsenae*. "What are zymotic dls-
eases?” R. <1.8., Salida, Stanislaus county, Califor
nia. Answkb—Zymotic diseases are either epidem
ic, endemic, or contagious. There are four orders:
miasmatic, entbetlc, dietlcand parasitic.
71— nrurlnc. "What Is Brucine?” F. M. W.,
Hopcboppy, Wakullacounty, Fla. ANswna-Bruc ne
Is one of the alkaloids present In nux vomica. It Is
not so abundant or poisonous as strychnine.
7S-Flrclcaa Engine. “Where was the tireless
engine used ?” W. J. C., Plcclola, Laurens county,
Oa. Answkb—In Hew Orleans, Dr. Emile Lamm
In 1071, Invented an ammonlacal gas engine to propel
the street cars. These engines ure now run by de
tached steam from stationary boilers. They tow one
cur and run 8)4 miles In 30 minutes, and work the
pressure from 136 pounds to GO. They need no en
gineer.
73— l>ebnlnble Land. “Where Is the Debatable
Land situated, and whence its name?” C. A. E,,
Plum Lick,Bourbon county, Ky. Answkb—'The de
batable land is situated on the west border of Scot
land and England, between the Esk anil Sark. It
was claimed by both countries, hence Its name. It
wasdlvlded between them In 1313.
74— Half-seas-over. "Whence is the term half-
seas-over derived ?” M. P. Cl., Love's Lake, Bed Blver
Parish, La. Answkii—It Is probably a corruption of
the Dutch "over sea beer,” a strong beverage Intro
duced Into England from Holland.
75— Longest Trial. “What Is the longest trial
known?" J. L. S.,Tyaskin, Wicomico county,Md.
Answkb—The longest trial recorded Is that of the al
leged belr of the Tlchborne estate for perjury, In Eng
land, In 1874 lasting 131 days, and costing the estate
nearly (600,000. The trial to settle his claim to the es
tate lusted 103 days.
70-Itollng Springs. “Are there any boiling
springs located In the United States ?” S. B. It., I,ena,
Leake county, Miss. Answkb—Yes. In Southern
Colorado, 10 miles from Pueblo, 6,350 feet above the
sea level.
77—Methodists In the World. “What Is the
aggregate membership of the Methodists in the
world ?” G. F. P., Long Acre, Beaufort county, N. C.
Answkb—33,632 ministers, 70,613 local preachers, 6,-
009,100 communicants.
7H-Rockland Lake. “Where Is Rokland Lake
situated ?'• C. A. P., Tumbling Shoals, Laurens
county, 8. C. Answkb—ltocklund lake Is In Bock,
land county, N. Y., 3o miles north of Hew York city.
It furnishes 30u,au) tons of pure Ice annually.
70-Ovold Shape. “Give your readers the mean
ing of the term ovoid shape as applied to fruit.” G.
C. C., Bible lllll, Decatur county,Tenn. Answer—
Ovoid means having a shape resembling that of an
egg.
SO—Perinnngnnlc Arid. “How Is Permangan
ic Acid prepared ?" O. M. It., J. Bob, Brown county,
Texas. Answkb—This acid Is prepared from the
permanganate of potash by distillation with diluted
sulphuric acid at a low temperature.
81—Rock Suit. “Is rock salt a mineral ?" J, A.
W., Well Water, Buckingham county, Va. An
swkb—Yes, It occurs ns a mineral In a solid form
but always mixed with Impurities.
•K-t'arp. “Who is the best posted man on carp
In Georgia?" T. J. G„ Raven Rock, Pleasant county,
W. Va. Answkb-Dr. H. H. Cary, of LaGrunge, who
bears the soubriquet of “Old Carp.”
Cotton.
Market depressed, but no material decline.
We quote ruling prices on July 18th: Mid
dlings—New York, 12 13-16; Galveston, 12%;
Wilmington, 1254; Savannah, 12; New Or
leans, 12%; Mobile, 12%; Memphis, 12%;
Augusta, 12; Charleston, )1% p Atlanta,
12%. In Liverpool, 6 15-16.
Wheat.
Atlanta No. 2, $1.10@1.20; Baltimore,
Southern red 1.18@1.22; amber 1.23@1.35;
Western winter red; 1.22@1.22%; Chicago,
No. 2 winter, 1.10, No. 2 spring, 1.25; Lou-
isvi^e, No. 2 red winter $110; Cincinnati,
red winter, old 1.25@1.28; new 1.11@1.12.
Corn.
Atlanta, white 1.15, yellow and mixed 1.05;
St. Louis, 79%@80%; Chicago, 75%; Lou
isville, No. 2 white,92; No. 2 mixed, 79; Cin
cinnati, No. 2 mixed, 81@82.
Oata.
Atlanta, 55c.; Baltimore, Southern, 72@
78, Western white, 75@78; mixed, 72@75,
Pennsylvania, 72@78; St. Louis, 61; Chi
cago, 54; Louisville, No. 2 white, 59; mixed
58; Cincinnati, No. 2 mixed, 58.
Flour.
Atlanta, fancy 7.00; extra family, 6.50;
family 6.00; Patent 9.00@10.00; St Louis,
family 5.10@5.3S, choice to fancy 6.85@7.00;
fancy 5.70@6.25; Chicago, common to choice
western 4.75@7 00; fair to choice winter 6.00
@7.00; Louisville, extra family 4.50@5.00,
choice to fancy 6.25@7.50; Cincinnati, fam
ily 5.75@6.00; fancy 6.30@7.00.
Hulk Heats.
Atlanta, clear rib 14; Louisville, shoul
ders 9%, short rib 13, short clear rib 13%;
Chicago, shoulders 9%, short ribs 12%, short
clear 13%; St. Louis, shoulders 9%, short
ribs 12.20; short clear 13; Cincinnati, shoul
ders 9%, clear ribs 13.
Huron.
Atlanta, bright Tennessee sides, 13%@14;
Tennessee hams 14@14%c, sugar-cured 16%;
Louisville, shoulders 10%, clear ribs, 14%,
clear sides, 14%; sugar-cured hams 15%;
Baltimore, shoulders 12, clear rib sides 15%;
hams 15%@16; Cincinnati shoulders 10%;
clear ribs, 14%; clear sides, 14%.
Pork.
Chicago, $20.75@20.87%; Cincinnati, 22.00;
St. Louis, 21.20; Louisville, 23.00.
Lard.
Atlanta, leaf 15%, refined 14; Louisville,
choice leaf 13%; Chicago, 12.37%@12.40; St.
Louis, 12%; Cincinnati, 12%.
Country Produce.
Atlanta (wholesale)—Eggs 12%c; butter
12%@25; sweet potatoes, $1.50@1.75 per
bushel; Irish potatoes, 3.50@4.00 per barrel;
poultry 23@30c.; small chickens, 12%@22%,
according to size.
Fruits.
Atlanta (wholesale)—Large melons, 18@
20c.; medium 12%@15; small 5@12%; can
taloupes 5@6c.
Live Stock.
Atlantu (job lots)—MuTes 14 hands high
$85.00@$105.00; 15 hands $125.00@$135.00;
horses—plug $65.00@85.00; driving and sad
dle horses $150.00@200.00.
A Skiu of Beauty Is a Joy Forever.
DR. T. FELIX GOURAUD’S
them. IrcCOMineiul * iruuruuu M enum tia incKfw itunic
fal of all the Skin preparation*." One bottle will last
six months, using Itevery day Also, Poudre Subtile
removes superfluous hair without Injury to the skin.
Mmk. M. B T.GOUKAUD, Sole Prop. ,48 bond 8t.,N.Y.
For sale by all druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers
throughout the \J. H.. Canadas and Europe. Beware
of base Imitations. $1,000 reward for arrest and proo
of any one selling the same.
THE LITTLE FAIRY
OUR PREMIUM CLOCK
la a great deal prettier than the cut shows. It de
lights all who see It. It can be bung up, or laid down
on its (ace, back, or aide, and will
RUN IN ANY POSITION.
be an accurate and
CORRECT TIMEKEEPER.
It Is like a atem-wlndl ng watch, and requires
NO KEY TO WIND IT.
The hands can be regulated without being ton
In fact the LITTLE FAIRY Is Just the clock
everybody will be delighted with, (or It Is the mos;
complete, snug, and beat arranged clock to be had
Given «s n Premium for 8 Subscriber*.
We offer It (or Sale (or 82.25.
Price, Including one year’s subscription to
Southun Worl$ 82.50. Postage prepaid In each
case by us.
RUBBER ROOFING
Costa only *3.* per square, 10x10 feet, and will la-. -
II let line un steep or dat roofs. Send (or circular and
samples free.
IND. PAINT AND ROOFING CO.,
Mention this paper.) Indianapolis, Ind.
Mast, Foos eft? Co.
Springfield, 0.
HEW BUCKEYE-
FORCE
PUMP
— «•
(A £
Works easy, throws a v a
constant stream. C "
S3 9
Has Porcelain Lined <n m
Cylinder.
la easily act. Ia the £ ®
Cheapest A Beat Force b ■
Pump In the world for
Deep or Shallow Wells.
Thousands In use In
every part of the Uni-
ted States.
Never Freeses In Win
ter. t|
Send for Circular and $
Prices.
BRIGHT, THIRST ALLAYING DIGESTER AND TONIC, EXHILARATING
AND INVIGORATING WITHOUT REACTION.
PEMBERTON, IVERSON Si CO., 41 Wall Stroot, Atlanta, Ga.
orZOEDONE BUREAU, 27 Park Place, Now York.
Poison
LONDON PURPLE 1mma
TRADE
MARK.
Poison
WIf nearest dealer lias not got It, write to HEMINGWAY'S LONDON PURPLE CO. (Limited.) P.
O. Box 090, No. 90 WATER STREET, NEW YORK, who will send prices and testimonials.
The recognized POISON (or the extermination of
TIIE COTTON WORN.
All bought for cazh, and told at lowest city prl-
>0*. Dress Goods,Silks, Shswlt,Trimmings, Ho*.
sry, Upholstery, Fsney Goods, Ltdies’ Dresses,
4/ - 11-J a-...--- Ties I ease Piipmeh-
Wrsps, Underweir, Ties, Lsces, Gerits' Furnish
ing Goods, Infsntz', Boys’ snd Girls’ Outfits, &0.
Correspondence solicited.
Samples and Information free.
"SHOPPING GUIDE” mailed free on
application.
COOPER <B CON ARP.
Ninth and Market Streets, Philadelphia, Pa.
Please say trhere you sate this advertisement.
Health is Wealth!
Dh. E. C. Wkst’bNkrve and Brain Treatment:
a specific for Hysteria. Dizziness, Convulsions, Ner
vous Headache, mental Depression, Loss of Memory,
etc., which leads to misery, decay and death. One
box will cure recent cases. Each box contains one
month's treatment. One dollars box, or six boxes
for five dollars; sent by mall prepaid on receipt of
price. We guarantee six boxes to cure any case,
with each order received by us for six boxes accom
panied with five dollars, we will sund the purchaser
our written guarantee to return the money It the
treatment does not effect a cure. Guarantees tssued
by LAMAR, RANKIN A LAMAR, wholesale and
rents, Atlanta and Macon " '—
I receive prompt attentton.
THEY PLEASE ALL!
BKACTITUL WINDOW 0RIAHENT8.
Design* oa Transparent
material to hang tn windows.
Light striking through shows
beautiful life-like pictures 1 a
natural colors. One to twelve
pairs wanted In every bouse.
Agents make mooev. Sample
la polished metal name. lie.
Matched pair. President and
Mrs. OarfieUL Sir. 1 dor., oil
MadUoa Avenue, Hprlngf
MANUFACTURERS OF
Week*’ Patent Combination Renin
U. S. STANDARD SCALES.
No Weight* to be Lott or Stolen.
ACCURACY AMD DURABILtlTY GUARANTEED.
WEEKS .1 RAY, Proprietors.
:47th:
POPULAR DRAWING OF THE
Commonwealth
Distribution Co.
In the City of Louisville, on
TIIURNDAY, AVGUST 31, 1882.
These drawings occur monthly (Sunday excepted)
under provlelons of an Act of the General Assembly of
Kentucky.
The United States Circuit Court on March 31st ren
dered the following decision:
1st. That the Commonwealth Distribution
Company is Legal.
3d. Its Dbawinds abb Faib.
N.B. This r
N.B. This Company has nowon hand a large re
serve fund. Read carefully the list of prizes for the
AUGUST DRAWING.
1 Prize — ,30,000
1 Prize 10,000
1 Prize 6.00
10 Prizes ,1,000 each, 10,000
20 Prizes 600 each, 10,000
* Wf ®°0e*ch, Approximating Prizes 2,700
9 Prizes 200 each, » <• j goo
100 Prizes ,100 each,, 10,000
200 Prizes 60 each, 10.000
600 Prizes 20 each. 12,000
1000 Prizes 10 each, 10,000
9 Prizes 100 each.
1,900
900
1,900 Prizes.
Whole Tickets,
27 Tickets,
,112,400
Half Tickets, $1
55 Tickets, . 100
Remit money or bank draft in letter, or send by
express. Don’t tend by SrpUtered Letter or Pott-OJfice
Order. Orders of five dollars and upwards by ex-
1, can be sent at our expense. Address all or-
lersto
R. M. BOARDMAN,
Courier Ljiurnal Building, Louisville, Ky.
The People Have Proclaimed
THE OIiYPTIHTl A T.TO
THE KING OF DRAFT HORSES.
R. & J. BECK,
MANUFACTURING OPTICIANS,
Philadelphia. .
Microscopes, Telescopes, Spectacles. Eye-Glasses.
Thermometers, Barometers, Opera-Glasses.
Field-Glasses, Photographers Outfits for Amateuis,
Send for Illustrated Price Catalogue, which will bo
mailed tree, and mention this paper.
POWELL BROTHERS,
Jr*" 4 “ ud
CLYDESDALE STALLIONS,
THK Best Breed or Draw Honan. Also, an
Importation of the choicest Pcrclicron-Norraans
to be found. Breeders of Trottlng-bred Rood-
stern, and Importers and Breeders of Holafcln and
Devon Cattle. Rare Individual excellence and
choicest Pedigree OUR SPECIALTIES, at the
same time avoiding animals whose constitution-
nl vigor, energies and stamina have been tin-
Paired l».v high feeding mill over-fattening.
Catalogue free Correspondence solicited. Mention
Southern World.
FORSALE.
Brass Turbine Water Wheel, thirteen Inch,
of an Improved patturo. Will be sold cheap. For
further Information, addr!'s.
• Mention this Paper.
. BRADBURY,
Sprinqtixld, Ohio.