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8 80UVHKRX BANNER: MAY 28, 1S78. Fi) a and House hold. POULTRY PARAGRAPHS Feed poultry on good sound grain. Offal or damaged grain is unwhole some, and if ;!ed Jreely will produce disease. Pounded oyster or clam shells are good for laying hens. They act as gravel iu assisting digestion, and furn ish lime for the tissues from which the shells of eggs are made Break them up small enough for the fowls to swal low easily. They will eat a good deal of this kind of food. A neat, simple and effective method of keeping high flyers at home is mentioned by The Poultry World. Merely scissor away about half of the feathery part of each wing-feather, excepting an inch at the end, without cutting the quill or shaft of the feather at all. This shows but little when the wings are closed, and so does not. dis figure the fowl, but it lets the air through sufficiently to prevent flying. One of the best ways to destroy hen *lice is by a proper use of the white wash brush and fumigants. When the poultry-house is kept in decent order there will be little trouble, but otherwise the fowls will not prosper. A very good plan is to wrap the roost- poles with pieces of old carpet, old bags, or horse blankets. Tack these on neat and smooth and saturat^them once a fortnight with diluted carbolic acid, or coal oil. This will clean the perches and add much to the comfort and productiveness of the hens. Gave eggs from the best hens for setting. Many poultry keepers do not know which are the best layers, bnt this may be discovered hy a little at tention. Old hens lay larger eggs than pullets, and the chicks hatched from two-year old hens, when mated with a vigorous one-year old cock, will be larger, more thrifty, and fledge better than chicks from pullets' eggs. In selecting eggs to hatch, take those that arc of fair average size; reject the small or ill-shaped ones, or the very large ones. There is no way to determine the sex of the chick .by an examination of the size, shape, or other external appearance of the egg. It is a little odd that in this country, where every facility, exists, so few ducks aud geese are raised. These are proverbially the most hardy and loug lived of all our poultry. In places where cholera, croup, etc, sweep ofl the fowls and turkeys, geese and ducks, which are not subject to these diseases, should lie tried. In densely populated Great Britain and even in Belgium where one would suppose there was little room, more geese are raised to the square mile than in the United States. In the interior ducks and geese can be raised ns profitably as other kinds of poultry, and where diseases prevail, more profitably. MEDICAL HINTS- Teas for the Sick Itoo.M.—Dried leaves of sage, one-half ounce; boiling water, cue quart; steep for three quai tors of an hour and then strain for use; sugar can be added to suit the taste. Peppermint, spearmint, balm, hoarhound, and other herb teas are made in the same manner. Cuke for Chronic Rheumatism. —Dr. Bonnett, of Graulbet, France, recommends and prescribes for chronic rheumatism the use of the essential oil of turpentine by friction. He used it himself with perfect success having almost instantaneosly got rid of rheu matic pains in both knees and iu the left shoulder. Relief for Croup.—Croup can he cured in one minute, and the rem edy is simply alum and sugar. The way to accomplish the deed is to take a knife or grater, and shave off in small panicles about a teaspoonful of alum'; lima mix it with twice its qlMuti y of sugar, to make it palatable, and administer it as quickly as possi ble Almost instantaneous relief will follow. Asthma.—The following prescrip* lion was given a correspondent by II<»n. E. B. French, of the Treasury T'e|ian ment: Iodide of potassium, two drams ; tincture of lobelia, half ;mi ounce; syrup of seuega, two ounces; camphorated tincture of opium, half -tu ouncewater sufficient to make tour ounces. A teaspoonful. every t-alt hour until relieved. The above cured the above-named gentleman, and has been used successfully in the cor respondent’s own family. Fou Scald-Head.—Alice M. A ntes to the Household: “ Here is a cure for scald-head that I have seen used many years, but it has to be ap plied more than once: "fake equal parts of good pine tar and new mut ton tallow ; melt just enough to mix well, then add a few drops of sweet'oil to make it soft (if sweet oil is not hand)', hen’s oil or pig’s foot oil will do); do not shave the bead, but just opeu the hair and apply to the skin; if there is a scab, apply to that and it will soon heal and come off.” HOUSEHOLD HINTS A little corn starch in milk will im prove chocolate. Turpentine is the best to wet stove polish with before usiug* One cup of beePs gall in sixteen quarts of water, will keep red clothes from fading. If you will pour a little vinegar in the water you wash blue clothes in, it will keep them bright. Tea—Tea is best made in an earthenware tea pot, which should be kept dry, for if allowed to remain damp after use it becomes musty. The water should always boil when the tea is added. Tea is not wholesome on an empty stomach. Celery.—Celery can he kept for a week or longer by first rolling it up in brown paper, then pin it up in a towel and keep it in a dark place, and keep as cool as possible. Before preparing it for the table place it in a pan of cold water, and let it remain for an hour. It will make it crisp and cold. Keeping Corned-Beef —Cut up the meat in suituble pieces, pa<k in a cask or vessel, then make a brine as follows: To ono gallon of water add one and a half pounds of salt and one ounce of saltpetre; bring the brine to a boil, and then, while hoiliDg hot, pour on the meat; it will keep, ns much as it will cover. The meat must be kept entirely under the brine. In the spring again boil, skim and pour it o'n the meat while hot. Some add one pound of sugar and oue ounce of saleratus to 100 pounds of corned- beef. A German inventor has patented an apparatus designed to lessen the strain upon a horse, particularly at starting of a loaded vehicle. The traces are fastened to an iron rod run ning through the centre of a cylinder containing several rings of gutta-per cha. When the horse exerts himself the strain first comes upoq and com presses these rings, saving the should ers. The German War Department, having made experiment and found that the saving of f«»rce, not alone at starting, but during traction was at least a third, has resolved to employ the attachment in its artillery and military irains. It might pay, from an economical as well ns humane point of view, to introduce it here. Nothing fed produces finer flavor ed milk, butter, cheese or hams than the parsnip. No root is better relish ed by hogs or bovine. The yield of parnips is uot as largo as rutabagas, mangols or large varieties of carrots; bat the writer has grown from 500 to 700 bushels per acre, and with less than half the laimr i- n.-!n to cultivate 101 bushels per a*.*r*-, side by side, of the long orango carrot, which is the best variety for stock feeding. The parsnip in the only root that we can allow to start out in the winter in the ground, as it grows uninjured, even when frost is severe. This character istic of the parsnip is invaluable, as they, keep perfectly. iS^Largc lines of Gentaf fine and medium business suits at lowest prices evei‘.touched since thr war. M. G. & J. Cohen. COMMERCIAL-. TUK ATHENS MARKETS. coBiuicnpLiv fn« idi<iuX^y ; k, ? ' COTTON—Middling FACTORY-GOODS. Southern Mutual Insurance Office, X * Atoun -, fXj May *40»$l«8. T HE Animal Meeting of this Company will be held at t e Company’s Office in Athens on Tuesday, the 7tli ot June, proximo, at 11 Vctot&^M. S - THOMAS, Sec. Cotton Yarns Osnaburgs;—...„. Vs Shirting V. Shectina..... .... 8> a 90 10 a hi pftavisiafesi^ Flour... ■ - L SO 00 a S C0 7ft Corn, pr bu Peas, “ 65 a 75 Meal, “ So Wheat “ .... Oats •• : -™— 1 *25 a 1 50 55 Bacon, bides,- shoulders — — hams T _ ti iirt 9 a 10 Lard,...—. 9J4 3 10 Irish, Potatoes 2 a 00 Sweet “ 40a 50 t:ggs - a 10 Caickens ......_ TO. 20 . 25 Turkeys Buttai _ LEATHER. Hemlock Leather Upr. Leather Harn. “ Calf Skills.. Kip Skins Dry Hides Green Hides. ; WOOL CARDIN L'J cents per pound. H- T. FOWLER. tvajf* 25 a 2ft 25 a 10 4 0 u 43 555 00a 00 00 21 00a10 00 ft OOa10 00 I 00a 500 bagging, tie*, hope. Bagging pr yd ....... Ties iper bundle)... Rope, cotton .... Rope, grass Uall% 2 50 20a25 15a20 The above arc retail prices. Special rates to wholesale buyers. GROCERIES. Sugar, crushed- TO 11a 11)2 •• B h r oi* “ Demarara Coffee, Rio ....to |7 a $2 Laguavra -Aia y*” Java to. Ma 30 Tps * r.,l« inn Svrup, cane Molnsses, fe*ub»TO.TO.; 411 *50a GO Candles, sporm...to to... m adAuiant. — 40a 50 “ 12« on j*.» a | A Cheese. State— in. is English Dairy. M ^ Onions, ner bu - 12a 18 .. C3UO IJ. Tallow -.WTO. V3 ** w 1(1 Rice, per lb— Mackerel, No. l.kits •• No. 2, Kits. .TO. 7 .toto.to.MMTO (1 76 Jr r *~-. Il . 1 ;VI “ No. 8, Kits Salt. Per Sack—. ******* a! 1* Smoking.....— Snuff, Maccaboy. ~*Ui..—. 60al 00 American,. Havana AMMUNITION. Powder... per lb.... Shot •• “ .... Lead “ “ Caps, per box. — .. LIQUORS. Corn whiskey, ...... French brandy Holland Gin American Gin........ Bourbon whiskey .. Wines »30 00a 50 . 75 WHtlOO 25a SO 12a 0 10a lea 20 * *1 SSs 00 • S 00a 12 oo » 5 00a 7 00 1 50a 3 00 1 50O40C .. 1 SOUP 00 HARDWARE. Iron, Swedes, pr Ih English ..._. Castings Nails, prkeg- . ...„ Cotton Cards. Horse Shoes. “ “ Nails Mule Shoes, per keg , . . , SaS 3a5 6'1 7 2 75 ti 6 00 20a20 6 05 Southern Mutual Insurance l. co3SirE > A.ia-sr, ATSEITS, GEORGXil- YOUNG L. G. HARRIS, President STEVENS TIOJUS, Secretary. Vniv< iitrb, April I. S3*, • • $784,Ml s2 f Hesident Directors. Yothtb L. G. Hakci?, John H. Newton, Dr. Henry Hum., Alius r. Dearino, Col. Robert Tuomas. nt*'2.vwly Stevens Thomas, Ei.iz* L. Newton, Ferdinand Pmxizr Dr. R. M. Smith, John W. Nicholson, ITOTICE. A LL persons indebted to William Murray, j\ deceased, late of Oconee county, Georgia, are hereby required to make immediate pay ment, and those bolding claims against the said deceased ore hereby notified to prtsent them to the tmdcnignM properly attested within the time prescribed bv law. JAMES E. MURRAY, Adm’r. may 28, 1878, 5t. {2J.EORGIA—Clarke County— Wheieas, Redden T. Pittard, adminiatra- tor of John Kirkpatrick, dec’d., appiiea to me for leave to sell the real estate of said deceased, to-wit: A house and lot in Athens containing about 4 acre-, less the Widow’s dower to be rar out. These are therefore to cite and notify all per sons concerned to show cause at my office ou or betore the first Monday in July next why said lane should not bo granted. Given under my hand at office this 24th imy 1878. ASA M. JACKSON, may 28-4w. Ordinary. G EORGIA, CLARKE COUNTY.-Whereas, James E. Murray, applies to me for letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of Wilhilmiuor Floyd, late of Clarke, now of Oconee comity, deceased. These aTc, therefore, to cite and admonish all concerned, to show cause at my office, on or before the first Monday iu July next, why said letters should uot be issued. Given under my hand, at office, in Athens, this 4th dav of Mav,il878. ASA M. JACKSON, Ordinary. may21-80d. No. 12 N. Eighth 8t. St. Louis, Mo. Who !»*• had greater esrperi«xd#b the treatment of tba •exual troubles of both male andfemalo than any physician ‘J?? 'F e £l * lvr * the results of his long and successful practice in tus tws atw works* just published, entitled The PHYSIOLOGY OF MARRIAGE The PRIVATE MEDICAL ADVISER Books that are really Guides sad XelMatiroctars in an mat. ^ IS Msahaod and Momaahosd. and supply a want long felt. They are beaatlftiUj lUatfrated, and Inplain long^gs, easily understood. The two books embrace 545 fwm, andcootolnvalaahls lafsraistlsa for both married and single, with all the recent improvements in medical treatment : k°niejp«pi n say: “The knowledge hops ited in Dr. BaltaT pew works U in no way of questionable char- *<*«» bnt to something that r»ry roe should know. Tht of lift, and ih« Vout, la sscuss&r «- „ POPCLAR PRICES—60 da. each! kothWwi.TOlmno.tl, tadothlSI SINGLE LIFE J OB WORK OF ALL r ESCRIP- lioa i'«*»ily done at tl*>‘ office (GEORGIA—CLARKE COUNTY. Whereas, Edward B. Hodgson, applies to me for letters of administration de bonis non on the estate of Edward K. Hod son, Sr., late of s-id county deceased. These arc, therefore, to cite and admor.i»h all concerned to show cause, i*t my office, on or be fore the first Monday in July next, why said letters should not be g‘anted. Given under my licnd, nt office, in Athens, this 16th of May, 1878. ASA M. JACKON, mny21-S0d. Ordinal). fJEOUGI A—CLA1I IvECOUXIV. Whereas, JohnGerdineap;li<*s tome for letters of guardianship of limiter Gelding, of said county, orphan of Thomas Golding, de ceased under fourteen years of age. These are, therefore, to cite end admonish all concerned, to show cause at my office, on or before the first Monday in July next, why said letters should not be granted. Given under my hand, nt office, in Athens, this 20th day of Mav, 1878. ASA M. JACKSON, Ordinary. inny21-B0d. ‘OB WORK OF ALL DESCRU’. tion -“atlv *lone at tHp office. B ILL HEADS AND LETTER Heads done ou sl'onotirt ce Success Has Smiled On Us! Our warmest thanks are due to the people of Athens for their generouspatronage. This, he assured, will not slacken our efforts. Our Motto is, Ever Omvaril! What we have done is only a small sample of what you may expect in the way of ^ Clieap Dry Goods. Wo are daily receiving large additions to our stock and can now offer you a hen util ul assortment of FIRST CLASS GOODS, DRESS G10DS, The newest and most fashionable in the market; Alpacas in Black , and Colors, Dostres, Grenadines, Boursettes, Brilliantines, Fine and Cheap Silks, Linen Suitings, &c. &c., Shirting Linen, Linen Damasks, Linen Cambrieks, Napkins, Doylies, Towels and SSousekeoping Goods Generally, Ladies, Gents and Children’s Hosiery of 1110“ finest German and British Manufacture. Our Cassimcre Stock is unrivalled and beauti fully assorted. Homespuns at Factory Prices, Cal ieoes away Dow n! In a word we have everything you want. Stop at No. 4, CSrranlte Row, And see for yourselves, our unrivalled prices, our splendid bargains, our beautiful assortment, nothing old, nothing shopworn, everything Ncw> Fashionable and Cheap! Remember, o^r goods were bought for Cash and will be sold on the same terms. We buy in Quantities that no other House can Touch. - Our buyer MR. CHRISTOPHER GRAY is always in the market, he has the benefit of unlimited Capital and 30 years experience. No toonder our Prices make the people stare. Janies M. Gray & Co. I At|[F.\sF< thenst dun dr y & M achine W orks. ATHENS, .GEORGIA, , TT jp;A-OTTTTl iE5 I RON aud Bn.as Castings, Mill and Gin Gcniijig, Mining :nd Mill Vectiir.cn’. Stem Engines Saw Mills, Bill App end AthcuieuHorse.Pow&re.'B EZCELSIOE THKESESES, IMPROVED SOUTHERN S’A.IT MILLS, Hois e ting ScAws, LigCt^,ws7Luo , Stsff; t ^ Pre,,e: '’ Mm Splndi<W > Sh ‘ ft5u *’ Pul1 ^' bra ALSO MANUFACTURE Tnrbino W.ier* For Deeonptivc Circular, and Price List, ot on, of the .bore rrticleo, Addrcu S. 3STX©30SBSi©QS‘, Ag't., may 28, 1878- 6m. ATHENS, GA. tTma^walter, MARBLE® W ORKS, Broad St., Near Lower Market!j AUGUSTA, GEORGIA. Monuments, Tombstones & Marble Work GENERALLY, MADE TO ORDER. A large selection always on baud, ready for lettering and delivery. may 21.1y.l878j FOREST CITY Foundry And Machine Works, 170 Fenwick Street, opposite Water Tower, Augusta, Georgia, GEO. II. LOMBARD & CO., Proprietors, Manufacture Portable end Stationery Steam 'Engines, and Boilers. Saw Mills, Grist Mills, Shafting Pulleys, Gearing, Hangers, etc., Iron and Brass Castings, Plantation and Mill Work of uuy kind, Cnnc Mills and Kettles, Horse Powers, Gral tin’s Imnixvod Solid Rim and other styles of Gin Gear. Special attention g'n-en to Repairing and Over hauling Machinery. Promptness and good work gmrantcec. Semi for Catalogue of‘ Mill Gearing. Agents for tl>e Celebrated Elipfc Double* Turbin Water Wheel, the Jueson Governor, tha Niagara Stcnin Pi.mp and Nordike, Hannon & to’s Plantation Mills. ' Send fort.'Iroular. may.21 .ly.1878. ra G1C0. R. LOMBARD & CO , Proprietors. PENDLETON & BROSk Foundry and Machihr Worms, Augusta, Georgia. PLANTATION Engines, Smith’s Superior Hand Cotton Presses AND WROUGHT O N SCREW PRESSES t For Hand, Horse or Water Power, t " Cane Mills, Evaporators and IKettles, Cheap and Strong, with or without pans and traincs. . _ • Having bought all of My. George C<w.pel's cov pletc stoek of PatWrn^, etc., « w ^ pared than ever to fnrnisli Iron and l'.riifs Castings ot ad descriptions on fbelt rot.ee unc I tils old patrons eoji be aeeommodotcd with duplicates and rcpaii's by lotting ns kaowa»BOt t y want. nay2i.iy.i3* AUGUSTA MDSIC HODS!!! FXJiJISTOS &c Oi^G'-A-IsrS, 40 To 60 Per Cent. Discount. Low Prices Q»tjick Sales. |50 to 610) saved ip .pur chasing from O. O. BOjlft - SON A CO. From Catalogue Price* of, the following , celebrated, makers: .*- .. Cbickering, Mathiwhek, Knabe, Stienwav, Hallet A Davis, Mcl'hail A <'o., Simpson A Co., Haines Bro., Billings 4 Co raHLOB AChckchOeoas! Mason A Hamlin, Pteou- bet A Felton, Prescott Or gan Co., Clough A Warren. Attracting Purchasers from the Mountain, to tho Sea. Testimonials from parties who have corresponded with several of the largest Piano and Organ dealer*,, established the tact that prices are lower in Angusta than elsewhere. Low Prices quick 8abs : Goads rent anywhere in the South, C • O. D.,on receipt of lid rnrxe .Express Charge* one way, with privilege of ewsiuliuh.. . tion given if to - may 7.8m. Turing and Repairing:. Piano*. Cbmrch, Pipe and Reed Organs, and.il kinds of Mu-icallnjirumtfhls Tuntdand^P-t, by Mr. C. H. TAYLOR, tho only authcrired Tuner for the Augusta Music Hons* may 21 ,i ■m