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Important Use of Coal Oil.
BY “FARMER,” ISLE OF WIGHT.
In a hack number of the Planter appeared
an article enumerating some of the practical
uses to which coal oil can be successfull}’
put, in which the writer suggested that it
would be an effective remedy against the ap
parently indestructible bott or grub in horses.
I had a horse which had always been so hope
lessly infected with both grubs and the small
intestinal worm, that he could never be kept
in a better condition than that of a walking
skeleton, and, with a ravenous appetite, and
the best of treatment with the use of all
known remedies, appeared to be nothing
more nor loss than an improved type of a
successful worm manufactory. Out of pati
ence and disgusted with my patient, and not
knowing how much kerosene a horse could
take without injury, yet, determined to “kill
or cure”—not caring much which—l com
menced to drench with a gill of oil, intending
to double the dose every day till a “cure” or
a “ kill” was effected. On the first day I gave
a gill, on the next a half a pint, on the third
a pint, and it was very soon apparent that
that was enough both for the worms and the
horse. Large quantities of worms of both
kinds passed, and the horse appeared to be
on the point of passing too, but he didn’t;
and soon after all the usual symptoms of
worms had disappeared, and the horse com
menced to improve rapidly in flesh and gen
eral condition, and is now in better order
than I have ever seen him, and still improv
ing.
I also experimented with kerosene on cut
nails to make them take the place of wrought
nails in a cart body I was building. I brought
the nails to a red heat, dropped them into the
oil, and let them stand until cool, when I
found that they could be clinched, bent and
twisted into any desirable shape almost with
as much ease and safety as a piece of wire
of the same size. My cart body required 100
nails, for which any blacksmith would have
charged me oue dollar. Two pounds of ten
penny nails cost ten cents, leaving a balance
of ninety cents in favor of the kerosene.
This is a small item, hut the farmer can save
many such during the year, and it is the lit
tle things that pay.— Southern Planter and
Farmer.
Grass is King.
America is surely a blessed land. With
out counting any of the multitude of other
causes for which she has to be thankful, we
can find in one single gift of nature sufficient
cause for rejoicing. An exchange says:
In its direct money value, and in its col
lateral and indirect benefits, grass is worth
more to the world than all the cereal crops
combined. Its direct is nothing in compari
son to its indirect value in the influence it
Las in preserving the fertility of our farms by
its manurial wealth in all forms. No man
can thrive on a farm—no farm can be self
supporting where grass is wholly neglected,
•or advantage is not taken of stock raised on
the grass farms. The old Belgian proverb is
true—” No grass, no cattle ;no manure, no
crops.” It is supposed by many that onty
such soil as is not fit for cultivation in the
cereals or roots should be devoted to grass.
This is a mistake. We can afford to take
our best soils for the production of this crop,
and this is the real plan for bringing them up
to the highest point of fertility.
In grass the whole West finds its be9t
friend. Without the rich and abundant
grasses of the plains, the hundreds of thou
sands of cattle upon which so many people
depend for a living, and which go to feed so
many thousands of people In this and other
countries would have never had existence.
The hay crop alone is said to surpass in
money value any other single crop in the
land, and the value of the live-stock which
depends upon hay and grass for food is very
nearly equal to the value of the cereals. And
yet the grass of this country is by no means
used to best advantage, and millions of acres
ot laud which might easily be made good
pasture or rich meadow are suffered to lie in
a state of nature, covered with a scant growth
of wild grasses of comparatively little value,
or with brambles and weeds, or with a washy
growth of sour swamp grass. Even where
the grass is good the owners fail to make
good use of it. but by want of thought suffer
much of the best crop of their land to be
wasted. Grass requires little labor, and can
be made to pay liberally.— Exchange.
Which is the Most Prolific Corn?
It is a question worth considering in what
direction we shall “breed” our seed corn.
Whether it is better to encourage a growth
of one large ear upon monstrous coarse
stalk, or aim at getting two or more smaller
ears upon a medium sized stalk ; one which
may be used for fodder, and thus allow the
whole plant to be utilized. In the West, the
aim is to have one large ear, of which 100
will produce a bushel of shelled corn at least.
In the East some corn growers are striving
to “breed*’ a corn which shall produce three
or more ears upon a stalk, of which 150 will
yield a bushel of shelled corn. With three
ears upon a stalk of this character, it is evi
dent that the product will be at least double
that of the larger-eared variety. In addition
to this gain, the stalk of the smaller variety
is not so coarse, and may be nearly all con
sumed, and the ears are better fitted for feed
ing whole, or for cutting into chaff together
with the stalks. These items should all be
taken into account, in determining to what
end we shall direct our efforts, in the im
provement of this, the most valuable of all
our crops.
Martin Calpin dashed into a Louisville
bouse, where a funeral service was going on,
and declared that lie could whip any relative
of the corpse, Peter O’Connell accepted the
challenge, and was quickly killed with a
knife.
One Way to Cut Glass.
Many persons may not be aware that glass
can be cut under water with great ease to
almost any shape by 9imply using a pair of
shears or strong scissors. In order to insure
success two points must be attended to.
First, and most important, the glass must be
kept quite level in the water while the scis
sors are applied ; and secondly, to avoid risk,
it is better to begin the cutting by taking off
small pieces at the corners and along the
edges, and so reduce the shape gradually to
that required, as if any attempt is made to
cut the glass all at once to the shape as we
should cut a piece of cardboard, it will most
likely break just where it is not wanted.
Some kinds of glass cut much better than
others, the softer glasses being the best for
this purpose. The scissors need not be at
all sharp, as their action does not appear to
depend oo the state of the edge presented to
the glass. When the operation goes on well
the glass breaks away from the scissors in
pieces in a straight line with the blades. This
method of cutting glass has often been of
service, when a diamond has not been at
hand, for cutting ovals and segments, and,
though the edges are not as smooth as might
be desired for some purposes, yet it will an
swer in a great man}’ cases. The two hints
given above, if strictly followed, will always
insure success.
How a Woman Lost $20,000 by Re-Marry
ing.
Judge Ashman this morning delivered an
opinion in the matter of the exceptions to the
adjudication of the accounts in the estate of
Phineas Hough, Jr., deceased. The clause
in the will in which the controversy turned
is as follows : “ I give and bequeath to my
wife the interest of the sum of $20,000 of my
estate, to be paid to her semi-annually for
and during all the term of her natural life, if
she shall so long remain my widow. In case
of her marriage the interest of the said sura
shall cease. After her decease or marriage,
as the case may be, I give and bequeath the
said sum of $20,000, together with all the
rest, residue and remainder of mv estate to
my father, Phineas Hough.” The father was,
under the intestate law, the nearest of kin to
decedent. After the death of decedent his
widow married, and his father claimed under
this clause of the will. The Ju lge, in an able
opinion, going back to the times of feudalism,
decided that the wife’s claim ceased with her
widowhood. —Philadelphia Telegraph , Bth.
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The Fortunes of the Presidents.
Washington left an estate worth SBOO,OOO.
John Adams died moderately well off. Jef
ferson died so poor that if Congress had not
given $20,000 for his library lie would have
been bankrupt. Madison was economical,
and died rich. Monroe died so poor that he
was buried at the expense of his relatives in
this city. John Quincy Adams left about
$50,000, the result of prudence. His s-*n,
Charles Francis Adams, gained a large for
tune by marriage. Jackson died tolerably
well off. Van Buren died worth some $300,-
000. It is said that during liis entire admin
istration he never drew any portion of his
salary, but on leaving took the whole SIOO,-
000 in a lump. Polk left about $150,000.
Tyler married a lady of wealth and accom
plishments, and died rich. Taylor left about
$150,000. Filmore was always an economi
cal man, and added to his wealth by his last
marriage. Pierce saved about $50,000. Bu
chanan left about $200,000 ; Lincoln about
$75,000; Johnson about $50,000. — Baltimore
Gazette.
Pharmacy.
EXTRACT FROM LECTURE AT COMMENCEMENT,
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY, PHILADELPHIA.
Until within a few years, anyone possessing
sulticicnt capital, could legally embark in the
drug business, and dispense poison, the
nature of which lie might have been as ignor
ant of as his neighbor—-the blacksmith.
The natural result of this was that many
ne'er do weel's failing to succeed in their
various ventures, lured by the apparent high
rates of profit, which their superficial views
convinced them existed—simply hung out
their signs as chemists and druggists.
Laws, which have been recently enacted
in a number of States, are somewhat restrictive
now ; but a9 it is held contrary to the spirit
of American independence, to interfere with
the lawful pursuit of business of almost any
character, and it is part of the fundamental
principles of all free governments, that expost
facto laws are illegal, and hence former milk
men, blacksmiths amPpeddlers, without any
educational qualifications, were legally com
petent to dispense medicines for the sick and
dying. The result is that at the present time
an immense majority of those in business
have never obtained a degree, nor received
any systematic education.
The Census Report of 1870 gives the num
ber of druggists and traders in medicine as
17,369; this number has doubtless increased
in ten years to at least 20.000, the annual
mortality being more than counterbalanced
by accessions to the ranks. Now the
graduates in pharmacy from all of the colleges
do not exceed 2200. Allowing ten per cent,
for death 9 and withdrawals, we- would have
but one regular graduate to every twelve
druggists, and if we take the populat ion of
the United States at 50,000.000. we have one
druggist to every 2500 inhabitants, or one
graduate in pharmacy to tevery 25,000.
In Germany, where the government regu
lates the number of apothecaries, there is but
1 to about 7500 inhabitants, so that there are
proportional ly three times as many poison-ven
dors in this country as in Germany. But
whilst there is here one druggist to every
2500 men, women and children, physicians
fare worse, for there are statistically 3*
doctors to attend the same number.
A study of the figures forces the conclusion
that this great and growing Republic is not
in pressing need of more druggists, but is
sadly deficient in educated, qualified gradu
ates in pharmacy.
BOOTS ANDSHOEST^
I AM now located in the 5 enable corner, pre
pared and ready to do all kinds of work on
Boots and fehoes. Boots and Shoos made or re*
paired at prices to suit the times, (Jive me a call,
and I will warrant satisfaction,
<**3 W, G, B, WADDLE,
Fall and Winter
DRY GOODS,
Carpets, Boots and Shoes,
Mens’, Boys’ & Youths’ Clothing
wvr
f. j
AT THE IMMENSE HOUSE OF
M. G. & J. Oolien,
Nos. 1 & 2 Deupree Block, Athens, Ga.
We have opened and will receive an elegant as
sortment of New Fall and Winter Hoods, com
prising the latest novelties in Silks, Velvets, Satin,
Brocade Silks, and all the new shades and combi
nations in Dress Goods, at lower prices than at
any other house in the city.
BLACK CASHMERE
At 15c, 25,35, 50, GO, 75, sl.
COLORED CASHMERE,
In all the Newest Shades, from 15 cents to all
wool, at GO cents.
BLACK ALPACAS.
In great quantities, from 15 to 60 cents a yard.
FANCY DRESS GOODS
Of all kinds and qualities from 12$ to 75c. a yard.
COTTON SUITINGS
In beautiful designs, at 7$ cents, worth 10 cents.
HOSIERY.
Having purchased an immense assortment of
these goods at very low prices, we are enabled to
five our customers the advantage in Ladies’,
lisses’ and Childrens’ Hose, at lower prices than
ever.
RIBBONS.
We have this season a very large and comptcte
stock of Gross Grains, in all colors, and a full line
of Satin and Broche two tone, and other ribbons,
at extremely low prices.
SHOES.
Sole Agents for NILES’ PHILADELPHIA SHOES.
A full line of other first-class makes in Pebble
Goat, Morocco and Calf, with French heels and
toes. Also, a full line of Mens’ Boots, from the
the cheapest to line hand made, at unprecedented
low prices.
Carpets, Rugs, Mats, Blankets,
Shawls, Balmoral Skirts,
Cloaks and Dolmans,
In all the latest styles, from $2.50 up.
Marseilles Quilts, Table Damask, Napkins,
Doylie's Towels, Shades and
Piano Covers.
The Best Corsets in the State at 50 Cents.
CLOTHING.
Wc beg leave to call the attention of the public
to this stock, as we make clothing for Men, \ ouths
and Boys our specialty. Our stock this fall is
more complete and cheaper than ever. We are
sure you can save money by looking at our goods
before purchasing elsewhere.
The largest and most complete
Stock of Buttons in the State.
Ladies 1 and Gents’ Linen Cuffs and Collars;
Ladies’ and Gents’ Gloves in all the new Styles.
Kid Gloves at 40 cents, worth 75 cents. Ladies’
Under Vests. Children’s Union Suits. Chil
dren’s Under Vests. Men and Youth's Under
wear in all qualities and latest styles.
WE SELL
THE KING OF SHIRTS.
Every shirt guaranteed to fit, and made of the
best Wamsutta muslin. OUR OWN SHIRT at
50 cents and 75 cents. The best Shirt in the mar
for the money.
We would respectfully call the attention of our
customers and the trade at large that our stock is
STRICTL Y FIRST- CLASS ,
AND THAT WE HAVE
No BAITS , No HUMBUGS ,
No Misrepresentations,
No False Quotations of Goods
ALLOWED IN OUR ROUSE \
DON’T YOU FO&G'ET IT !
October 3d, 1879,
COME ON, EVERYBODY
AND BUY A COOK-STOVE/
And We Intend to Sell Cheaper Than Ever!
A. K. CHILDS & CO..
Athens, Ga.
Don’t Forget to Look for the BIG RED STOVE.
fWessintiaf & business (Enrds.
ROBKKT S. HOWARD,
Attorney and Counselor at Ijiw,
JEFFERSON, GA.
Office in the “ Webb Building.” fcb2l 79
WILEY €. HOWARD,
Attorney and d'onnnielor nt Law ,
JEFFERSON, GA.
Will attend faithfully to all business entrusted
to his care. Office—Col. Thurmond’s old office,
near Randolph’s corner. feb‘2l, 79
Wll. Si ll I* 14 I NS,
• Attorney at Law,
Harmony Grove, Jackson Cos., Ga.
Faithful attention given to collections and all
other business. Clients’ money never spent, but
promptly forwarded. January sth, 1878.
I. J. FLOYD, I J. B. SILMAN,
Covington, Ga. | Jefferson, Ga.
FLOY Jk MLHAA,
ATTORNE VS-AT-L A W.
Will practice together in the Superior Courts oi
the counties of Jackson and Walton.
junel2—ly
WILL. I. PIKE. W. S. M’CARTY.
PIKE Sc McCARTV,
Attorneys at l,suv,
JEFFERSON, JACKSON CO., GA.
Will give prompt and thorouqh attention to all
kinds of legal business in Jackson and adjoining
counties. One or both, always in the office, ex
cept when professionally absent. feb‘2
Dr. W. S. Alexander,
SURGEON DENTIST,
Harmony Grove, Jackson Cos., Ga.
WILL be at Jefferson on the first Monday and
Tuesday in each month, and will continue
his stay from time to time as circumstances may
justify. Terms LOW, FOR CASH, and work
done in a superior manner.
July 10th, 1875.
N. W. Caritliers, M.D,,D.D,S.
OFFERS his professional services to the citizens
of Jefferson and the surrounding community.
He can always be found at his office, in the Billy
Thompson store, unless professionally absent.
March 14th, 1879.
Stoves ! Stoves !
Larger Stock than Ever!
Prices as Low as the Lowest!
The improved iron kinG
IS THE ACKNOWLEDGED
Monarch of all Cooking Stoves!
All that 1 ask is a careful inspection of its me
rits, which cannot fail to convince any one in
want of a FIRST-CLASS COOK STOVE, beau
tifully FINISHED AND SUBSTANTIALLY MADE,
that the
Iron King has no Superior!
I have now on hand the largest assortment of
Cooking and Heating Stoves in Northeast Geor
gia. Examine my stock and prices, and be con
vinced,
J. C. WILKINS,
Broad Street, Athens, Ga.
sept 26
Works : Christiana, Lancaster Cos., Pa.
Office : 23 S. Beaver St., York, Pa.
PATENTS.
F. A. Lehmann, Solicitor of American and
Foreign Patents, Washington, D, C. All busi
ness connected with Patents, whether before the
Patent Office or the Courts, promptly attended to.
No charge made unless a patent is secured. Send
for circular. pqv 7 —tf
BUG GIBS and WA G OJVS ! WA G OA'S and BUG GIES.
D. C. HURLEY,
WITH TWENTY YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE BEST SHOPS NORTH AND SOITI
Now Located on Clayton Street and College Avenue, Athens, Ga.,
WHERE I WILL MAKE AND REPAIR
Carriages, Buggies and Wagons
Horse Shoeing. Horse Shoeing.
THE BEST THE CHEAPEST!
PL ANTiATION WORK, PLOWS, IVEIILiL PICKS, ScC
I use the best material and employ the most expert workmen. My work all guaranteed, or
ney returned. Save money by seeing ine. and. C. IIURIJEY,
Cor. Clayton St. and College Av.. (Opposite Talmadge, Hodgson 4 Cos.)
oct 10-3 m b ATHENS, GA.
MARBLE, MARBLE!
GREAT REDUCTION 11ST PRICES
OF
MONUMENTS AND TOMBSTONES
And the work still maintained to the highest state of perfection, ('all and get my prices and 1
convinced that you are dealing with a fair and square man. Designs and prices at my i ard. SpK
mens of work on hand for sale. A. It. ROIIEIITSOUk
Sculptor and Monumental Builder, ATHENS, Ga.
O@“MARI?LE YARD on the corner of Thomas and Market Streets. jan3l
nOTicl7uJlf°^SDoius^
&jr White Sewing Machine Cos. Cleveland, ohio.
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BENSONS fffSvi§§ POROUS
SGARG NEi n , IPT rn
OAPCIN E PLASTER^
OVER 2,000 DRUGGISTS
Have signed the following remarkable paper , the signatures of which can be seen at our Jr
Messrs. SEA BURY 8f JOHNSON, 21 Plait St., New York:
Gentlemen : D pustfrs.
“ For the past few years we have sold various brands of loro ( jhert.
Physicians and the Public prefer BENSON'S CAPCINE POROUS PLASTER ‘r „ on Hdence.
We consider them one of the very few reliable household remedies wortny oi
They are Superior to all other Porous Plasters or Medicines for External use.
CX-i ** \ TO S6OOO A YEAR, or s•> to
xyM I In H S2O a day inyour own locality.
jj 0 r j s k_ Women do as well
as men. Many make more than the amount stated
above. No one can fail to make money fast. Any
one can do the work. You can make from JO cts.
to $2 an hour by devoting }'Our evenings and spare
time to the business. It costs nothing to try the
business. Nothing like it for money making ever
ottered before. Business pleasant and strictly hon
orable. Reader, if you want to know all about
the best paying business before the public, send
us your address and we will send you full particu
lars and private terms free: samples worth $J also
free; you can then make up your mind for your
self. Address GEORGE STINSON & CO.. Port
land, Maine. june!3
THE NEW
Court House Tax
CAN be paid by selling me all the good Green
and Dry Hides in Jackson and adjoining coun
ties, for which I will pay the CASH. All per
sons owing me can settle their accounts with
Hides and save COST, as I must have what is due
me without delay.
F. S. SMITH.
Jell'erson, G?., Nov. 7th, 1879.
LOOK OUT!
TAX-PAYERS
T WILL be at the following nam^i c oli ct ;
JL the dates mentioned, for the P ur L _ f o r tW
ing the State, School and Count}
year 1579:
Maysville, November Jth.
Dead wyler's Mill, November 6th.
William Grifteth’s, November'7th.
Human’s Store, November Jbtn- lU b.
Randolph’s Court Ground, Nojem
Thompson's Store, November I-u •
House’s Court Ground, Novembt
Steed’s Mill, November 14th.
Askew’s Store, November inn.
Arnold's Mill, November !s>th.
Clarkesborough. November W*.
! Center, November 20th.
; Nicholson, November 21st,
j Williamson's Mill, Novem
[ AVhite’s Mill, November 2oth.
Harmony Grove, governi -
r Hood's Mill, November 28. books *, K
This is the last round, and
lively he closed on
octal Tax
programmes, cir ' u J‘ r t s tht C o'
r ami academies,
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