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14 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.