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.Remember That i r 1 i . ----- n-Tin I Hutchins & Whitworth Carry a Fine line 0f.... MNCY AND FAMILY GROCERIES, [ CONFECTIONERIES ETC , Ifhey also handle I Lumber, Coal, Lime, Cotton Seed I Meal and Hulls ~ ■which they will sell at LOWEST PRICES. Our Business Grows. WHY? Because our Life Insurance Cos. is the strongest on EARTH=~SS3,OOO,OOO.OO surplus, pays beneficia= jries on receipt of proof of death. We handle REAL Ito the entire satisfaction of all concerned. ° U r pj re i nsur ance Co’s. are ten of the BEST. I COME TO SEE US. | Office on Broad St. | QUARTERMAN & TOOLE, Real Estate and Insurance Agents. WORTHLESS GUANOS HOW FARMERS AKE PROTECTED KROSI SAME 15Y THE STATE LAWS. ANALYSIS IS PROVIDED FOR Commissioner O. li. Sievens Points Out Steps That Tillers Should Take to '1 Invurt Trickery. Question. — Ilow are the farmers pro tected from spurious guanos *ud wnat steps can be taken to have our guanos analyzed and procure information con cerning these goods be:ore we have to pay for same? Answer.— This department \% s es tablished to protect the interest of the farmers, and to give information on all subjects pertaining to the agricultural interests. Under the present laws which govern the sale of commercial fertili zers few, if any, manufacturers or man ipulators would attempt to sell spurious articles to the farmers of this state. Ihe envirouments placed upon the sale of fertilizers are adequate and of such character that render it almost an impossibility to pass off shoddy goods upon the purchaser. It is true that & geuts in their desire to sell often rep- r ßent their goods to run higher than their guarantee, but the farmers are m ach to blame for their gullibility in taking for granted that the goods are *hat they are represented by overzeal °us agents. When farmers pay no at tention to the guarantees that are Printed on the sacks of every brand, il I 8 fault, if they are deceived as to lts value. The law requires that each ® a ck shall have the braud printed upon tt. also giving the analysis and the guar an tee of each ingredient that goes to ma ke up the total amount of plant food. Of course strict attention should be to the minimum guarantee and u°t the maximum, as the manufactur crs try to give enough of each ingredi- CQ t to go above the minimum guaran ee, go as to meet the requirements of fke law, therefore the minimum guar antee is the only thing to which we should pay attention. After the goods purchased, then the law comes to the r scue of both the purchaser and seller. The law requires the manufacturer ta r -gister the name of the goods, the na uie of the manufacturer, the place "- ere manufactured and the guarantee , M k at amount of plant food with this apartment before they sell or offer for , a e an T °f their brands. After the Mids are registered, the law requires - tnanufacturars to give ’the coinmis * oQer of agriculture notices eaoh day of every sack of goods sold or consigned to parties in this state, also to give tho names of the parties to whom sold, and where said goods are to be delivered, so that every sack comes directly under the eye of the commissioner, and he can send inspectors to find the different brands in all portions of the state. The samples are taken by the inspectors and are sealed by them and sent to the com missioner. They are then numbered and recorded in this office and sent to the chemist. The state chemist ana lyzes these goods, and they are returned to the commissioner by number. These reports are then recorded, and go to make up the bulletin which is sent to every one from whom a sample was taken and to all who ask for them. Be sides this plan of procuring samples, 1 have issued a circular letter through the newspapers of Georgia stating, that if any person desired a special analysis of his guano, that if he would send me a request, I would send an inspector to get a sample of the goods and make an analysis of it. The law requires that if the commissioner sends in a sample to the state chemist, it must be taken by a sworn inspector, and only from un broken sacks or packages. As soon as the chemist can analyze these goods, the results are sent directly to the per sons for whom made. Under the Ellington law, every farmer can demand that a sample shall be taken of the goods he purchases al the time of the delivery for the party from whom he buys his guanos. Thil sample shall be taken by both the seller and buyer, delivered to the ordinary, and he will seal it in their presence and make a record of same. If for any reason the purchaser believes that his crop is not benefited by the use of said fertilizer, he can have the ordinary to send the sam ple to the state chemist for analysis, and if the goods do not come up to the guarantee, the purchaser need not pay for them. Thus you see the many pre cautions thrown around the sale of this article of commerce. (1.) Register the name of the manu facturer, where manufactured, name of brand and the amount of plant food said brand contains. (2.) Purchase tags for same, and place them on the sacks. (3.) Notify the commissioner of agri culture of every sale or consignment. Give name and address of each pur chaser or consignee. All of this information is required to be given, and is filed and recorded. Should they fail to do this, the seller not only subjects himself to noncolleo tion for the goods, but also to prosecu tion for misdemeanor. 1 oroDose as commissioner to portun ity~ to the rarmers to protect themselves from the dishonest dealer, as well as to protect the interests of the honest manufacturer who complies with the law.—State Agricultural Depart ment. Culture of Upland Rice. SUESTiON. —Please give me some gen information in regard to the culture of upland rice. Answer.— The following pi in is prac tically that of W. H. Dickey of Abbe ville, a successful grower of upland rice: Low or hammock land is preferable for the planting of upland rice; in order to guard against drouth, however, the soil should not be wet. Brea>k the laud deep and close, and use the harrow if there are any clods, then use the small plow, and trench y. ur rows about 24 to 80 inches apart. Put in the drills 200 to 800 pounds of good commercial fertil izer, or barnyard manure can be used with good results if well pulverized. Drop the rice 12 to 14 inches apart, put ting 12 to 20 grains in a hill, and cover the same with a fork plow. After this is done, the rice can be cul tivated with very little trouble. Plow shallow, using the scooter and scrape, and about two workings will be all that is necessary. One bushel of rice will plant from two and one-half to three acres, which oil good land and proper seasons will yield from 25 to 80 bushels of rough rice per acre. One bushel of the rough rice, when husked, will yield about 25 pounds of beautiful white rice, which has au excellent flavor, and is considered by many to be far superior to any other rice that can be found on the market. If planted in April the rice will be ready for harvestipg about Sept 1, and as the head ripens before the straw, you get from one to three tons of excel lent hay per acre. Mr. W. H Dickey of Abbeville, Ga., has about 20 bushels of this upland rice that he will sell for $1.50 per bushel, sacked and delivered to freight or ex press office on receipt of said amount. — State Agricultural Department. Treatment of Fruit, Trees Injured by the February Freeze. Question. —To what extent did the February freeze injure the fruit trees of Georgia, and is there any treatment for frozen trees? Answer. The unprecedented cold wave that swept over the state last Feb ruary greatly injured fruit trees in many sections of the state, and it is highly important that such trees should be properly treated at once, that the damage may be overcome as much as possible. Peaches, plums and figs have suffered most, while apples and pears seem to be very little damaged. Of the peaches, the Alexanders and Tillotsons are the most injured. All of the other varie ties are greatly damaged, but to a less extent. In a great many cases the Satsuma plum was nearly killed to the ground, while the Abundance and most of the other varieties are not so much dam aged. The damage seems to be confined almost entirely to the bearing trees. Young trees from nursery stock to 2 year orchard trees have escaped with little damage. Unfortunately the principal injury is to the trunk of the trees. The bast tissues and the cambium layer of the bark are frozen and blackened from the surface of the ground up to 12 inches or more, and in a few cases the bark is loosened from the trees. Us ually, however, there are about 2 or 3 inches of bark on one side of the tree that escaped freezing. This green streak of bark is usually found on the south side of the tree. In some sections, however, it is found on another side. The twigs and limbs are apparently not so badly damaged. The wood just be neath the buds is browned, and some of the twigs killed. In iny opinion most of these trees may recover and be re stored to a fair condition. This, how ever, is a question. Many will undoubt edly die in the course of this summer. Trees that were badly weakened from the Sau Jose scale, or from the depre dations of other insects, or from neglect or otherwise, in most cases were killed beyond a doubt and should be dug up at once. The work of restoration can be greatly aided by cutting the trees back severely. Each grower must determine for himself how much must be cut away, according to the extent and the location of the damage. Asa rule, at least one-third of the growth of the limbs should be cut off. In a few cases it will be wise to cut the limbs back to stubbs about 24 inches. All badly dam aged limbs should be taken out entirely. Ttiis pruning will reduce the surface to ye fed through the roots and will stim ulate new growth of healthy wood. If the tree lives at all, it will regain rap idly its vigor and retop iself during the growing season and be prepared for a fruit crop next year. In doing this work a smooth, clean cut should be made with a saw or sharp pruning knife. The cut surface should be painted over with white lead to exclude the air and E revent evaporation. This work should ave been done in March. However, it is not too late yet, and should be done at once. Several prominent growers have already commenced the work. Prompt action in this work may save your trees. Neither should cultivation be neglec ted. The trees need the beßt of atten tion now more than ever. Orchards should be thoroughly cultivated during the season as though you expected a big crop of fruit. If cultivation is neg* lected, a little hot sun and dry weather will tell a doleful tale. State Entomologist. One Minute Cough Cure, cures. That la what It was made tor. —To— ATLANTA, CHARLOTTE, AU GUSTA, ATHENS, WILMING TON, NEW ORLEANS, CHATTANGOGA, .NASHVILLE AND NEW YORK, BOSTON, PHILADELPHIA, RICHMOND, WASHINGTON, NuRFOLK, PORTSMOUTH. Schedule in Effect Dec. 11, 1898. SOUTHBOUND. No. 403. No. 41. Lv. New York *ll OOaui *9 00pm “ Washington 4 40pm 4 30am ' • Richmond . 9 00pm 9 05am “ Portsmouth *8 45pm *9 20am Ar. Wekton 11 10pm 1150 am Ar. Henderson *l2 57am *1 50pm Ar. Raleigh *2 16am *3 84pm “ Southern Pines 4 23am 5 68pm “ Hamlett 5 07am 6 53pm “Wilmington *l2 05 pm “Monroe, 0 43am 9 12pna Ar. Charlotte *7 50am *lO 25pm Ar. Chester *8 08am *lO eOpu “Greenwood 10 35am 107 am “ Athens 1 13pm 343 am Lv. Winder 2 08pm 4 28am Ar Atlanta (C TANARUS.) 350 pm 0 20am NORTHBOUND. No. 402. No. 38 Lv. Atlanta (C. TANARUS.) *1 00pm *8 50pm “Winder 2 35pm 10 40pm Ar. Atheus 316 pm 11 19pm “ Greenwood 5 41pin 2 03am ‘ ‘ Chester 7 53pm 4 25am Ar. Monroe 9 30pui 5 55am Ar Charlotte *lO 25pm *7 50am “ Hamlet *ll 15pm *7 45am Ar. Wilmington, *l2 05pm Ar. Soutuern Pines 12 08aui *9 OOaru “Raleigh 2 10ain 1118 am Ar. Henderson, 328 am 12 50pm Ar. Weldon 4 55am 2 50pm Ar. Portsmouth 7 25am 5 20pm “‘Richmond *8 45am 7 12pm “ Wash'touP.R. R. 12 31pm 11 10pm “ NewYork “ 6 23pm 6 53am *l>aiiy. £Daily Except Bum Nos. 403 and 402.—“ The Atlanta Bpecial,” Bolid Vestibuled Train ol Pullman Sleepers and Coaches between Washington and Atlanta, also PullmaD Sleepers between Portsmouth and Ches ter, S. O. Nos. 41 and 38.—“ The S. A. L. Ex press,” Solid Train Coaches, and Pull man Sleepers between Portsmouth and Atlanta. Company Sleepers between Columbia and Atlanta. Both trains make immediate connec tion at Atlanta for Montgomery, Mo bile, New Orleans, Texas, California, Mexico, Chattanooga, Nashville, Mem phis. Macon. Florida. For Tiokets, sleepers, etc., apply to Agents or W. B. Clements, G. P. A., B. A. Newland, T. A., Atlanta, Ga. E. St. John, V. Pres, and Geu’l Mg’r, Y. E. Mcßee. General Superintendent. H. W. B. Glover. Traffic Manager. L. S. Allen, Gen. Passenger Age General Offices, PORTSMOUTH, VA. GEORGIA RAILROAD AND CONNECTIONS. For information as to Routes, Schedules and Rates, both Passenpr and Freight. wxite to either of the undersigned You will receice prompt and re liable information. JOE W. WHITE, A. G.J JACKSON T. P. A. G. P. A. AUGUSTA, GA. S. W. WILKES, H. R, NICHOLSON, C. F. & P. A. GL A. ATLANTA. ATHENS. W W. HARDWICK S. K MAGILL, S. A. D.|F. A. MACON. MACON. M R. HUDSON, F. W.COFFIN, S. F. A. a F. & P. A. MILLEDGEVILLE. AUGUSTA. . CUBAN RELIEF cu~ F Colic, Neuralgia and Toothac..* 1 IWIIIVI v m minutes. .Soar slumaeb and Summer Complaints. Price, 2 K tv,"!*- G. W. DeLaPerriere, Winder, Ga. He Failed to Hit. Mrs. Olive — It is rumored among the neighbors that your husband beat you last night. Is it true? Mrs. Poplar—There isn’t a word of truth in the report. Ho struck at nae several times, but failed to hit mo. You know, he played with the St. Ix>uia nine last season. —Chicago News. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. L. C. RUsSELL. E. C. ARMISTEAD RUSSELL & ARMISTEAD, Attorneys at Law. winder, Ga. Jeff-jrgon. Ga. W. H QUARTERM AN, Attorney at L.vW, Winder, Ga. Prompt attention given to all legal matters lusurance and Real Estate agent. J. A. B. MAH A F FEY, Attorney at Law, Jefferson, Ga. Silman’s old office. Winder Furniture Cos. UNDERTAKERS AND— —FUNERAL DIRECTORS. C. M. FERGUSON, M’g’r. WINDER, GEORGIA. A. HAMILTON, Undertaker and Funeral Director, WiLdr, EMBALMING By a Profession;* 1 Embalmer. Heaise and attendance free. Ware rooms, cor ner Broad & Candler sts. DR W. L. DkLaPERRIERE, DENTAL PARLORS, In the J. C. DeLaPcrriere building, over Winder Furniture Cos. Call and see me when in need of anything in the line of Dentistry. Work guaran teed. Honey to Lend, We have made arrangements with brokers in New York City through whom we are able to place loans on improved farms for five years time, payable in installments. If you want cheap money come in and see us at oncej Shackelford & Cos 100 Broad St., Athens, Ga. Lodge No. 333, ( v iuuer> Offioers-—N. J. Kelly, W. M.; J. H. Jackson, S. W.; W. L, DeLaPerriere, J. W.; J H. Kil gore, Sec’ty. Meets every 2d Friday evening at 7 o’clock J. T. Strange, N. G.; C, M. Ferguson, V. G. ;J.H. Smith. Treasurer; A. D. McCarry, Secretary. Meets every Ist and 3d Monday nights. RUSSELL LODGE No. 99. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS. Meets every Ist. and 3d. Thursday evening in each month. W. H Toole, C. C.; B T. Camp, V. 0.; W. K. Lyle. K. of R. and M. of F,; D. H. Hutchins, Prelate; L. C. Russell, M. of E.; A. D. McCurry. M. A.; J. J. Smith, M. W.; O. L. Dabney, I. G ; R. A. Black, O. G. ROYAL ARCANUM. Meets everv 4th Monday night. J. T. Strange, R.; J. H, Sikes, V. R.; J. J Kilgore, Secretary. (COLORED). WINDER ENTERPRISE LODGE, No. 4282. G. U. O. of O. F. Meets every Ist and 3d Friday night in each month. Dudley George, N. G.; G. W. Moore V. G.; L. H. Hinton, Secretary, Tetter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema The intense itching and smarting incident to these diseases, is instantly allayed by applying Chamberlain’s Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases have been permanently cured by it. It is equally efficient for itching piles and a favorits remedy for sore nipples, chapped hand3, chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore eyes. 25c per box. Dr. Cady’s Condition Powders are just what a horse needs when in bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge. They aoe not food but medicine and the best in use to put a horse in prime condition. Price 2ic a package For ‘sale by H. C. Poole, Winder, Ga 4