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24 TBE SOUTHERN WORLD, NOVEMBER 16,1882. Southern fforld. PablUhcdon the lit and 13thor«ncl» Hontli BV TUB SOUTHERN WOULD PUBLISHING CO., ATLANTA, GEOBUIA. laeorpo rated—Paid up Capital, 923,000. D. C. BALENTINE, President and Manager I. B. CARTMELL, Secretary and Treasurer. W. G. WHIDBY, Editor. X 8." RE W Ji AN,’ } Contributing Editors. TEBHS OP SUBSCRIPTIONS One rear, postage paid, fl.oo Bubecrlptloni can commence at any time during year. Sample ooplea sent free to all who send us their address. CIRCULATION, . • 20,000 COPIES. RATES OF ADVERTISING t legitimate advertisements will be inserted at the following rates; Inside pages, each Insertion, per line • - 25 eta. Outside page “ “ " “ • • »cts. Beading Notices * 60 cts. All advertlsementscbarged by solid Agate measure ment, 14 lines to tbe Inch. No extra charge lor cuts. The Bouthkkn Would bos tbe largest circulation and Is tbe best advertising medium In tbe South. TO CORRESPONDENTS.—It Is our aim to make tbe Boothkun Wohld a medium for the dlObsloo of practical Information upon all Agricultural and Mechanical subjects, and to this end we Invite com munications upon all rural subjects, experimental results, crop news, domestic economy, etc., aud upon topics of Interest to Mechanics, Manufacturers and Miners. Address all letters to SOUTHERN WORLD PUBLISHING CO., Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GA., NOVEMBER 15, 1882. Tablo of Contents. Seventeenth PAOX.-Ilome Life In Florida, by Helen Harcourt. Eiohteenth Fade.—Bed Bank Cotton Mills; Tbe Village Blacksmith, (with Illustration); Paul Hamilton Uayne, by W. P. Woolley. Nineteenth Page.—Pos Buts on Furman's Farm ing ; Ground Peas,by H.; Does It pay to Bow Wheat, by B.; Commercial Fertilisers, by R.; Inquiry Col umn, Bermuda Grass, Tombell Grass, Johnson Grass,Russian White Oats, Pearl Millet; byR. Twentieth Page.—The World’s Cotton Centen nial Exposition; Habits of Industry and Economy, by XX; Corn and the Pindar In tbe Same Bow, by H. J. N.; Scientific Farming Practical; Intensive Orange Culture; ProUtable Farming. TWENTY-rmar Paob.—Stock-Breeders and Dairy men; Onondaga (with Illustration); Butter Dairy ing In tbe South; A Good Plan for Improving Pub lic Roads. TWENTY-BECONn Paoe.—Phenomena of the Clouds, by Geo. R. Gather; Sweet Potato Culture, by W. B. Jones; Broom Corn Culture, by A. S. Lenfestey; Concentrated vs. Diffusive Farming, by J. M. Meek. Twenty-third Paoe.—Persian Carpels; Autumn Leaves; WhiteCocblns,(with illustration); Brown Leghorns, (with Illustration); A Neglected Indus try ; How to Make Cider Vinegar. Twenty-fourth Page.—Table of Contents; The Premium Supplement; The Southern World ; Responding slowly ; Editorial Paragraphs. Twenty-fifth Page.—Our Bound Table; Voice of tbe Press and People; Distributing Food Fish. Twenty-sixth PAGE.-Flrst Reconciliation, poetry, (original,)by Daisy Star; Midsummer, poetry, by G. W. Hubner; Tbe 8tepmuther, by Melaule Adam; Tbe Indians of Georgia, by R. E. H. Twenty-seventh Paoe.—The Indians of Georgia, by R. E. H., concluded ; For tbe Cook; Advertise ments. Twenty-eighth Page.—Tbe Chickens, (poetry).' Hetty's Problem; The Indian Tailor Bird, (with Illustration); Motherless Jenny. Twenty-ninth Page.- Motherless Jenny (con cluded) ; In r Menagerie; Advertisements. Thirtieth Paoe.-The Markets; Advertisements. Thirty-First Page.—Every man Voted for Him self; Miscellaneous; Advertisements. Thirty-second Paoe.—Advertisements. Persons of a speculative turn of mind will note tbe fascinating headlines of Messrs. Babcock & Co.’s card published in this issue. Tbe firm is composed of men who stand high in the business community in which they ■re located, and are in every.way reliable. Send for a circular and mention Southern World. OUR PRRHIUH SUPPLEMENT. Especial attention is called toourpreminm supplement which goes out in this issue. The large number and variety of premiums offered, and their utility, cannot fail to stimulate the friends of Tua Southern Would to increased exertions in its behalf. When it is considered that The Southern World is intrinsically worth more titan the subscription price of (1 per annum, the value of the presents given to those assisting in extending our circulation is greatly en hanced. Read carefully the rales and sug gestions contained in the premium list and go to work for the best and cheapest journal in the whole country. THE SOUTHERN WORLD. In presenting the claims of The Southern World to the support of the public, its pub- Ushers feel that it is not arrogance, assump tion or egotism on their part to assert that it is one of the best and cheapest journals in all our broad land. They present it upon its own merits, and not upon the demerits of others. Starting out but little over one year ago, unheralded and unannounced, without prospectus or special agenta, it has in these few months achieved a success al most unparalleled in journalism. Tbe aim of the publishers has been to make The Southern World a true journal of industry, acceptable to the farm, home and workshop, by promoting the Useful and the Practical. Every detriment has been filled with Instructive and interesting arti cles. The Agricnltual, Horticultural and Live Stock Departments have been con ducted by gentlemen of national reputation, who are practically engaged in the pursuits of which they treat. The “ Home Circle ” has been the recipient of many a gem, while the “YoungFolks” have not been neglected. Among its host of contributors we can only cite a few; . On Farm Economy—Hon. Cassius M. Clay, of Ky. On Agricultural Education—Prof. J. M. McBryde, President of the University of 8. 0. On Live Stock—Hon. T. J. Moore, of 8. C.; M. W. Phillips, of Miss.; W. J. Northen, of Ga.; J. K. P. Wallace, of Tenn. On Dairying—W. J. Camp, of Ga. On Bee-keeping—C. R. Mitchell, of Ga. On Silk Culture—Mrs. J. B. Mitchell, of Ga.; Miss Nellie Lincoln Rosstter, of Phila delphia ; Miss M. A. E. Farwell, of Texas. On Scientific Subjects—Prof. G. R. Cather, of Ala. On Agricultural Topics—Hon. D. Wyatt Aiken, W. Q. Richards, of S. C.; Hon. Whar ton J. Green, of N. C.; Hon. John M. Meek, of Tenn.; Hon. W. B. Jones, of Ga.; W. E. Collins, of Miss.; Pos Buts, of Ala. On General Literary Themes—Miss Mattie A. Collins, of Tenn.; Miss R. E. H., of Miss.; Mrs. C. H. Barksdale, W. P. Woolley, of Ga. On Home Life—Miss Helen Harcourt, of Fla. The high moral tone that has characterized TnE Southern World in the past will be maintained in the future. Every effort will be made to increase its usefulness and at tractiveness, and we shall endeavor to make each issue an improvement upon its prede cessor. We confidently, then, present its claims to the people of the South. It ia a Southern institution it is true, but we do not ask tbe Southern people to subscribe for it on that ground alone. We present it as a Southern journal, on its merits. It is one of the best and cheapest papers in the Union. Send in your subscriptions at once. Send for a specimen copy. Address all letters plainly to Thx Southern World, Atlanta, Ga. The Sunday Phonograph, Contains weekly, eight closely printed pages of interesting reading matter, original humorous sketches, funny tid-bits, the choicest gems of selected humor and litera ture, short stories, items about the farm and workshop, city, dramatic and State news, and fearless editorials on general topics of the day. (2 per annum. Tub Southbbn World and the Sunday Phonograph will be sent for $2.25. RESPONDING SLOWLY. The boys contesting for the prizes offered by us are responding slowly to our call in the last issue to send in specimens of their products and their reports. Owing to tbe fact that in some sections cotton has opened slowly, and numerous hindrances to the boys, we have concluded to extend the time to December 1st. Let the boys endeavor to have in their reporta and specimens by that time at least. In every case, they should pay charges on the products shipped to us. "Daisy Star” contributes a poetical gem, "First Reconciliation," in this issue. J. C. Cochrane, of Harrisburg, N. C., gathered one pound of seed cotton from fifty bolls. The Passenger Schedule of the Richmond & Danville Railroad will be found in anoth er column. “Dora Dean," in our last issue, contrib uted a sparkling poem on the comet. We hope to hear from iter pen often. Atlanta is said to have the largest single brick-yard in the United States. Recently they shipped 100,000 to Brunswick. "Melanie Adam,” our special contributor, in her translation from the German of "The Stepmother,” presents a pleasant little story. The prevailing price of corn in the field in Rail county, Missouri, is twenty-five cents a bushel and farmers are importing hogs from Illinois to eat it. What says Atlanta to bidding for (and bid ding to win,) the proposed Centennial World’s Cotton Exposition of 1884 to be held in the Gate City? The State Fair at Little Rock, Ark., was an imposing success. The display evidenced that in productivenes and fertility Arkansas was not surpassed by any State. One of the institutions of the Gate City is the Franklin Printing House. It is well equipped in every department as the adver tisement in another column shows. The proprietors are State printers. Mr. C. F. Fletcher, of the Chatauqua Poultry Yards, Jamestown, N. Y., is a lead ing breeder of ail the best varieties of fowls. The Brown Leghorns and White Cochins whose likeness we give in this issue, are from his yards. Prof. George R. Cather, of Asliville, Ala. gives a very lucid account in this issue, of “The Phenomena of the Clouds.” His scien tific articles are exciting much interest and give one an insight into the workings of the clouds and comets. Eugene Thayer, of Colorado, three years ago paid $12,000 for a herd of cattle, and, by subsequent purchases, increased his invest ment to $31,000. He has sold $11,000 of beef, and a few weeks ago sold 15,000 head for $50,000, a net profit of $30,000. The advertisement of the Christian Index appears elsewhere. It is the leading Bap- tist paper in the South and its senior editor, Dr. Tucker, is recognized as one of the finest logicians of the day. Dr. Shaver, the junior, is a man of great research and profundity. Our charming contributor, Miss R. E. H., of Mississippi, contributes in this issue a well written sketch of the Indians in Geor gia, with a touching reminiscence of the author of "Home, Sweet Home.” Sheis one of Mississippi’s loveliest nnd most cultured daughters, aud is a graceful writer. The Weather Bulletin of the cotton belt has been prepared with great care, and found valuable for reference. On the last of Octo ber the Signal Service Bureau discontinued making observations until next March. In consequence of this, we are compelled to suspend tbe publication of the Bulletin un til then. Our gifted correspondent, Hon. John M Meek, Secretary of theEastTennessee Farm er’s Convention, vividly contrasts the difler ence between concentrated and diffusivi farming. Mr. Meek is one of East Tennes see’s best farmers, a leader in everythin! promotive of material and moral growth ant prosperity. Tbe stimulus given the culture of swee potatoes by the liberal rates of transporta tion companies, is developing an increase! interest in their culture in this State. Th< article on the subject from the versatile pet of our practical and cultured correspondent Hon. W. B. Jones, of Burke county, Geor gia is timely and valuable. The sketch of the South’s great poet, Pau Hamilton Hayne, appearing in this issue, ii from the pen of one of Atlanta’s young men Mr. W. P. Woolley. It is written in a capti vating, happy style, and prefigures a bril liant future for Mr. Woolley in the dornair of literature. Mr. Woolloy is a graduate oi the Boys’ High School, of Atlanta, ant] Emory College, at Oxford, and reflects th« highest credit upon both institutions. We are pleased to announce that Mr. Woolley will become a regular contributor to our col nmna. Tbe tribute paid to Mr. Hayne ia a deserved one. Scattered Seedt is the title of a 14 page monthly published by the first Day School Association, of Philadelphia, at 25 cents per annum. It is an excellent publication con taining many precious seeds of truth, and we hope our readers will assist in scattering them generally in our land. Address L. H. Hall, box 681, West Chester, Penn. The curriculum of a farmer’s schooling or- dinariiy embraces more of the plain and practical than tbe aesthetic and humorous. When a farmer does depart, however, from the “beateij path,” his efforts are sure to he genuine humor. Our humorous contribu tor, “Pos Buts” seems to bid fair to wear the laurels so long used by Simon Suggs,as a hu morist. The paper on “Home Life in Florida," in this issue is in Helen Harcourt’s inimitable style. It is a fine specimen of word-paint* ing, and brings the minutestdetailsinto full view. As a writer, Miss Harcourt is true to Nature. Her papers on "Home Life" are highly commended by our readers. Col. Thomas C. Howard says, “they are the best articles on the subject I have ever seen. Ten der her my congratulations on their strength and beauty.” The Louisiana State Grange has adopted a resolution recommending elementary works on agriculture in the public schools; also a resolution declaring that the Patrons of Husbandry make war on no legitimate busi ness, but are endeavoring to better the con dition of the farmers, thereby making them more self-sustaining. “ We will, however, make, at all times and in all places, war against monopolies of a nature that affect our interests or the interests of the people generally.” The crookedest of crooked work, and yet that which has grace and elegance in every crook, may be seen in the Noyes Dictionary Holders aod Noyes Handy Tables. In them the fact is clearly demonstrated that if the inventor has not made the crooked straight, he has made the straight crooked, and there by increased its beauty and utility. People in search of holiday -presents will appreciate his success. A fine illustrated circular may be had free by addressing L. W. Noyes, 09 West Monroe St., Chicago. The prices have been greatly reduced'. The “Acme” Pulverising Harrow. Tlte attractive advertisement of the “Acme” Pulverizing Harrowapj>earing else where, gives a general idea of this popular implement. That is really what it is claim ed for it, seems to be demonstrated by the experience of many who have tried it. Mr. George D. Northen, of Sandersville, Ga., says: "I had the harrow tried to-day (Deo. 15,1881.) in harrowing in my wheat, and I also had it tried in harrowing apiece of land that has been surrendered to Bermuda grass for 20 years. I had the Bermuda grass land first turned over with a common turf plow, which left the land in the biggest sort of rolls of turf sod, then burrowed it three times with the ‘Acme,’’ and it did the work to my entire satisfaction. I ant well pleased.” Mr. A. 8. Reid, of Eatouton, Go., writes: “In every instance the ’Acme’ has given sat isfaction. I have never seen anything that will equal it for putting in grain after the ground is turned with a good plow.” The Southern Cultivator for November is on our table. Its typographical execution is excellent. It is a readable paper, and has many striking features. .JglHBae articles appearing in it without^Wifare the fol lowing which appeared originally in the Southern World ; “Economy in Feeding,” by Hon. T. J. Moore, of Spartanburg, 8. C.—(Southern World, October 1.) "The Yosemite Valley of the South," with two illustrations of Ra bun Gap—(Southern World, November 1.) “Good and Bad Monagcmeiit—(Southern World, November 1.) “Improving Stock.” by R.~(Soutukrn World, October 1.) Tlte Southern World was entitled to credit in every instance. The character of its conductors would negative the idea that the failure to give credit was due to inten tion rather than inadvertence. We would be disposed to say nothing were it the first occasion, but as it has happened several times we are constrained to allude to ft in order that an improvement may bo made in this regard by its courteous aud gentlemen- ly editors and proprietors. Col. O. H. Chenault of Richmond Ky., took 377 pounds of wool from 36 head of Cotawold sheep at one shearing.