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14 THE SOUTHERN WORLD, SEPTEMBER 1, J882. Jfcshed nnd JjLtiswmd. 93-German Mlvrr. "What la German silver for line work made of?” T. R. 8.. Pea river,Barbour county, Ala. Answkr-S parts copper, $H parts sine and 3 parts nickel, Is the composition of a very line article. 90—Wavelllte. "Is Wavelllte a mineral produc tion ?” 8. M. &, Pea Ridge, Benton county. Ark. Answer—Wavelllte Is a translucent mineral, white or light colored, bydrlc—alumina phosphate, having very small molecular v Hume. 97— Kansas- "When was Kansas organised as a territory ; when admitted as a State, and what la the Indian meaning of the name?” W. U. B., Cotton Plant, Marlon county, Pla Answer—Kansas was organised as a territory In lf>54. admitted as a State in 1M1, and the Indian meaning of the name la smoky water. She has a population of one million. 98- Coea. "What are the properties of coca and where Is It found;” R. R. B., Crackling, Banks county, Ga. Answeb-Cocs Is a shrub found In Peru and Bolivia, the leaves of which are used as a nar cotic and stimulant. It Is remarkable for the prop erty of preventing the difficulty of respiration so common In ascending long and steep slopes at great elevations. It lessens the desire for ordinary food and enables the person using It to endure greater and more protracted exertion with less food than he oth erwise could. 90 -Proportion of the Sexes. "What Is the proportion of the sexes In the United States, and where do the females exceed the males?" T. M. It. C., Pig, Edmonson county, Ky. ANSWER-There are 26^20,582 males to 24,GI2.2M females In the United States; the females exceed the males In the South ern States, *1,472. 100— The Bible of Buddhism. “ Have Bud dhists a Bible ?” It. J. P., Welcome, St. James Par ish, Ls. ANBWKH-Tbe Bible of Buddhism coulalns 118 volumes,and Is divided Into three classes,vis: the Sou Iras or discourses of Buddha; the Vtnaga or discipline, and the Abbadbarma or metaphysics. 101- Cerebrie Acid, “Please give us the facts about Cerebrlc Acid.” C. H. A., Veto, Franklin co., Miss, answer-Cerebrlc acid, or as It Is more often called cerebrlne, Is an organic acid of very complex composition found In the liver, blood and nerves, but especially In the brains of animals. 102- Ilcrrynlnn Forest. "Where Is the Uer- cynlan forest located?" C. R. J., Lovelady, Caldwell county, N. C. Answer—The entire wooded moun tain rauge of middle Germany, from the llhlno to the Carpathian mountains Is known as the llercynlan forest. 103— Bextrlne. "How Is Dextrine prepared and for what Is it used ?" C. B. F., Olio, Anderson county 8. C. Answer-Dextrine Is prepared from potato starch or sago starcb, by passing the grains through cylinders at a temperature of about 500 degrees. It Is employed by calico printers In thickening colors, and goes by the name of British gum, Leicome or Dextrine. 101 -Sutlej itlver. "In what part of India Is the SatleJ river situated ?” W. B. B„ Hatmaker, Camp bell county, Tenn. Answer—The SatleJ rivorls the most easterly of the live rivers traversing the Punjab of British India. It has Its origin In Mansaurar lake, 15,200 feet above the sea level, bums through the Hlmmalayas and joins ths Indus below Satapur. 103—Vllciiinrs. “Where do the Mlcmac Indians reside?” O. M. It., Double Horn, Burnett county, Texas. Answer—The Mlcmacs reside In Nova Sco tia, Prince Edwards Island, and New Brunswick and were the first to come In contact with Europeans. lOG—Connate. “What Is the correct meaning of of the botanical term, connate?" J. S. W., Owl run, Fauquier county, Va. Connate means growing from one base. Cotton. We notice but little change since last report. We qnole ruling prices for Mid dlings—New York, 131-10 j Galveston, 12%; Wilmington, 12%; Savannah, 12; New Or leans, 12%; Mobile, 12%; Memphis, 12%; Augusta, 12; Charleston, 11%; Atlanta, 12%. In Liverpool, 7 3-10d. Wheat. Atlanta No. 2 Georgia, 90@1.05; Tennessee No. 2 1.08@1.10; Baltimore, Southern red l.in@l.H; amber 1.15@1.18; No. 2 Western red winter, 1.13@1.13% ; Chicago, No. 2 red winter, 1.02@1.02%; Louisville, No. 2 red winter 93@90; Cincinnati No 2 red winter, 1.01@1.02. Corn. Atlanta, whitel.lfi, yellow 1.10; St. Louis, 76%@77; Chicago, 75@75%; Louisville, No. 2 white, 89@90; No. 2 mixed, 78@79; Cincinnati, No. 2 mixed, 80. OntN. Atlanta, 50c.; Baltimore, Southern, new 55@56; foil rust proof, 41@50; Western white, 55@58; mixed, 54@55; St. Louis, 38 @40%; Chicago, 42; Louisville, No. 2 red, 67; No. 2 new 40; Cincinnati, No. 2 mixed, 46. Flour. Atlanta, fancy 6.75; extra family, 6.50; family 6.00@6 25; St. Louis, family 4.25@ 4.35, choice 4.85@4.00; Chicago, common to choice 4.00@4.60; fair to choice winter red, 6.00@6.50; new 5 00@5.50; low grades 3.00 @4.75; Patent 7.50@8.75; Louisville, extra family <50@4.75; choice to fancy 5.50@0 25; Cincinnati, family 4.50@4.65; fancy 4.75@ 6.25. Bulk Monts. Atlanta, clear rib 13%@14; Louisville, shoulders 9%, short rib 13%, short clear rib 14; Chicago, shoulders 9.25, short ribs 13%, short clear 13.45; St. Louis, shoulders 9%; short ribs 13%; short clear 13%; Cincinnati, shoulders 9%, clear ribs 13%. Bncon. Atlanta smoked sides 13%@14; Tennessee hams 14@14%,.sugar-cured 16%; Baltimore, shoulders 12, clear rib 13%, hams 1S%@16%; Cincinnati, shoulders 10%, clear ribs 14%, clear sides 14% ; St. Louis, shoulders, 10%@ 10%, short ribs 14 35@14.37%, short clear 14.87%@14.00; Louisville, shoulders 10%, clear rib 14, clear sides 14.85. ^ Pork. Chicago, $21.45@21.50; Cincinnati, 22.00; St. Louis, 21.75@21.80; Louisville, 22.50; Baltimore 22.25@22.35. I.nrri. Atlanta, reflned 14, leaf 15%; Louisville, choice leaf 14; Chicago, 12.30; St. Louis, 12%; Cincinnati, 12.30. Country Produce. Atlanta (wholesale)—Eggs 16@17c; butter 16@25; swedt potatoes, 80c@1.00 per bushel ; Irish potatoes, 2.00@2.50 per barrel; poultry 22@30c.; small chickens, 1U@22% according to size. Live Slock. Atlanta (job lots)—Mules 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, Southern Medical CoLLKOE.-We desire to call attention to tbe advertisement of the Southern Med ■cal College of Atlanta, Georgia, which will be found In another column; and to the superior advantages offered by this Institution to those desiring to attain a thorough and practical education. Its Faculty and Trustees number among them some of the most dis tinguished men o( the South, whoso capabilities (or teaching are beyond question. From wbatwe gather, this school has risen very rapidly to a high position in the estimation of the profession, and we doubt not tbe fact that it Is well deserved. A Skin of Beauty is a Joy Forever. DR. T. FELIX GOURAUD’S ORIENTAL CREAM, OR MAGICAL BEOUIIFIEI. six months,using Itevery day. Also, l'oudre Subtile removes superfluous hair without Injury to tbe skin. Mmk. M. B.T. GOURA UD, SoleProp.,48 Rond St..N.Y. For sale by all druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers throughout the U. H„ Canadas and Europe. Dewar, of base Imitations. *1,000 reward for arrest and pro” of any one selling the same. THE LITTLE FAIRY “ John, dear, why don’t you.offer the Champagne?" “ 1 have love, but they all prefer Zoedone.’’ THE BUSINESS MEN’S SOCIETY FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF moderation CIElIRrTXIFIES made^a <»rcfu?Bnalysls of” ge the U8e of pure and he * ltll,ul non-alcoholic beverages, It bas caused to b« ZOEDOKTE BY PROFESSOR R. OGDEN DOREMUS, OF NEW YORK, and that the said Zoedone Is deemed worthy of Its special recommendation. Si (tiled by flic President and Executive Committee. PEMBERTON, IVERSON & CO., Atlanta, Ga., Mcntlnu Southern World. Or ZOKPOXK IIL'HEAr, 27 Park Place, New York. 4* c OUR PREMIUM CLOCK Is a great deal prettier than the cut shows. It de lights all who ace It. It can be hung up, or laid down on its lace, back, or side, and will H RUN IN ANY POSITION. It Is handsomely nickel-plated, which looks better and Is more durable than silver, and Is warranted to be an accurate and CORRECT TIMEKEEPER. It Is like a stem-wlndlug watch, and require* NO KEY TO WIND IT. Ths hands can be regulated without being touched. In fact the LITTLE FAIRY Is Just the clock that everybody will be delighted with, lor It la the most complete, snug, and best arranged clock to be had thM “ * ««* «“* - Given na n Premium for 8 .Subscribers. We offer it for 8ale for 92.25. Price, including one year’s subscription to 80UTHIBN World, 92.50. Portage prepaid In each case by na $47 * 1UN doublk UKAU WAUUN scaLK. r.u. , pAjrf IM fruf tit* * n ' 1 **7 »»for fr«« Bopk. Every size foiKilly Inw. $60, Address JONES of Binghamton, Binghamton. N. Y. BY MAIL! OVER All bought for cash, and sold si lowest eliy pri ces. Dress Goods, Silks, Shawls, Trimmings, Hot- iery, Upholstery, Fancy Goods, Ladiei’ Dresses, Wrapt, Underwear, Tiei. Laces, Genii’ Furnish, ing Goods, Infants’, Boys’ and Girls’ Outfits, &e. Correspondence solicited. Samples and Information froo. «shopping OU1DJS” mailed free on application. COOPER d> COWARD, Ninth and Market Street*, Philadelphia) Pa. Please say where you taw this advertisement. M A N L’ FACT UR HUH or Weeks’ Patent Combination Benin U. S. STANDARD SCALES. No Weights to be Lost or Stolen. ACCURACY AND DURABILIITY GUARANTEED. WEEKS A RAY’. Proprietors. RUBBER ROOFING Costs only *3.25 per square, 10x10 feet, and will last a lifetime on steep or flat roofs. Send for circular and sample* free. INK. PAINT AND ROOFING CO., Mention this paper.] Indianapolis, Ind. POPULAR DRAWING OP THE Commonwealth Distribution Co. In the City of Louisville* on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1882. These drawings occur monthly (Sunday excepted) under provisions of an Act of the General Assembly of ivontuclcy* The United State* Circuit Court on March 31st ren dered the following declalou : 1st. That ran Commonwealth Distribution Company is Legal. 2d. Its Drawings ark Fair. N. B. This Company has now on hand a large re- servefund. Read carefully the list of prises for the SEPTEMBER DRAWING. } ■**',<M> 1100 Prizes *100 each,*10,000 } £ri” — 10.000 200 Frizes *0 each, 10 000 I Prize.™.™. 6.000 000 Prizes 20each 12,000 10 Prizes *1,000 each, 10,000 1000 Prizes 10 each, 10000 20 Prizes *00 each, 10,000| “52“" ““esoh, Approximating Prizes 2,700 • Prizes 200 each, “ •• rsno • Prizes 100 each, " •• ’gffi 1,«00 Prizes. *112,40 Whole Tickets, . $2 Half Tickets, $1 27 Tickets, . . 50 55 Tickets, . 10C Remit money or bank draft In letter, or send bj express. Don’izend by Xeolttered Utter or Pott-Offll Order. Orders of five dollars and upwards by ex S ress.can be sent at our expense. Address all or era to R. M. BO A RDM AN, Courier-Journal Building, Louisville, Ky. ESTABLISHED IN 1850. TURNIP SEED I TURNIP SEEED !! True American Purple Top, White Flat, Whits and Yellow Ruta-Bsga and all approved varieties of Swede Turnip Seed 60 cents per pound-16 centi added If sent per mall. Special prices (or large quantities. C. It. ROliEHS, Need.ran 11. No. 133 Market street, Philadelphia.