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How’s This? I']] sell you 8 spools of good thread for s‘‘ f° r the next ten days. I’ve got more ribbon than any two houses in town, and you can buy it at 25, and 50 % Jess than any one else will sell it. Don’t take my word —cnme and see for your self. I’ve got it and a heap of it. I've got 100 pairs of odd PANTS, and if we can fit you, they are yours for 25, 33iL and 50/e less than any other man will offer ’em— try me. Shoes. I’ve just received a log lot of SHOES—Sunday shoes, everyday shoes, shoes for men and hoys, and shoes for women. It took nerve to mark ’em down, but T done it—you try me. Crockery. I’ve got a big lot of odds and ends in crockery. If you are short on anything, I’ll save you money. Come and look. Hardware. If you need a drawing knife, shoe knife, butcher knife, files, screws,, locks, scissors or anything else in the hard ware line, try me, and if and have it, I’ll save you money. Ladies’ Hats. I’ve a few ladies’ hats left. You can buy ’em at HALK PRICE. We keep in stock : pins, combs, hair brushes, needles, hair pins, gloves, handkerchiefs, and all kinds of notions. In the Grocery Line fresh grits, new rice, fresh out meal, dove hams, now syrup, and everything usual ly kept in a first-class grocery store. Jim Reeves’ Tilin' spout in regrettingyester day is time lost froin'the work of preparing for tomorrow. “Providence” is a convenient excuse seized upon by most liien who profit by selfishness. Only those who have suffered know the comfort that mav be imparted in a warm handshake. A great many people are so bent on looking after big things that they stumble over the little things. The man who will make a jest of sacred things is quite likelv to make a jest of trusts reposed in him. There is a vast difference be tween patriotism and partisanship but some men never become able to see it. A good husband will not leave his company manners at the door when he enters his home in the evening. A man who expects to reach heaven on his wife’s goodness will find th<> semaphore set against him. We know some follows who are .always wishing they were boys again who have never really be come men. The man who is always com plaining because women are crowd ing men out of the business world generally is the man who has been unable to hold a place in the busi ness world. — Will M. Mavimx. Fop Ovor Sixty Years. Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup has been used for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething with per fect success. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. It will re lieve the poor little sufferer im mediately. Sold by druggists in every part of the world at 25 cents a bottle. Be sure ask to for Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing syrup, and take no other kind. MB. 0. B. STtVENS’ INTERESTING TALK Georgia Commissioner of , __ * Agriculture’s Hints. THE SCIENTIFIC FARMER. It is the Duty of Every Man to Aim High—He Who Makes His Living by Tilling the Soil Should Be no Ex ception to This Rule. Talk of the Commissioner. I have written many letters urging the farmers of Georgia to take the one step that will make our great State absolutely self-supporting, and some times I have feared that my persis tence would weary them. But when one knows that he is right, he mu it persevere. In recent taiks from this department It has been shown that Georgia is not yet the self-supporting State was previous to the civil war. Though there is in this respect great improve ment, much yet remains to be done. Until every needed step has been tak en, it behooves the Georgia Aiepart ment of Agriculture to give lfr/ upon tine and precept upon precept. In many sections of our State there is still time for the sowing of wheat, rye and barley. - * By as much as we have, through unfavorable seasons, fallen short in our crops of cotton and corn, by so much is the necessity up on us to make up the deficiency in the abundance of other crops. Unflagging energy is the price of success, and this is as true of farming as of any other business. It is the diligent man, who shrinks not at any necessary toll, who makes his mark upon his day and generation. One of the best signs of the times is the restlessness of the people In ; every Industrial pursuit, the constant striving after better things. A scientific farmer is a learned man, in that particular branch of education. Time was when no man was called educated who had not received a di ploma from a college. Now the man skilled in his proiession, whatever that may be, is classed among the scientific. It Is the duty of every man to aim high. He, who makes his living by agriculture, should consider himself under obligation to do his work in sucli a way 8% will best promote the pros perity niffc happiness of his family. Whether he believes it or not, he has no right to go on in the old slipshod way, making a hare living out of the soil which holds within its bosom un told wjealth for him who seeks it. in the right way. He is unworthy the name of farmer, who sits idly down, whining about his bad luck, instead of bestirring himself like a man to force fortune’s smile. Of course, it Is hard to be disappoint ed and to have one’s expectations cut short by unfavorable seasons; but the remedy is bis going right at it again. “What if the say is overcast? The dark appearance will not last; Expect a better day!.” But, it is folly to expect anything to turn up, unless you make it turn up. Tile following suggestions from “The Southern Planter,” a farm journal published in Richmond, Va., are so practical that I take the liberty of giv them to our Georgia farmers: "It Should always be borne In mind that all the cultivation that can be given either of these crops iwheat and winter oats), except it may be a har rowing of the crop in the spring, which though often omitted, is of great use in helping the crop, must be given before the crop is seeded; hence, tne importance of leaving nothing undone that can conduce to a finely broken Surface Soil and a compact subsoil. Plow deep, harrow and roll frequently. Much good has been found to result In the vest from subsurface packing. This Is practically a reversion to a practice that has been In use in Eng land ever since we can recollect. The roTler usejl for the purpose In England is one made with two large wheels, having the rolling surface made V shaped, the point of the V being left about one inch broad. Those two wheels on an axle, so as to run one on each side of the furrow thrown by the plow, so as to pack -the seam between each furrow. A third wheel Is set on the other end of the axle to run on the unplowed land. This roller follows the plow, waiting to start until three furrows have been turned. It* use has been Pound of great benefit, especially when plowing sod land for wheat. The close pack lng of the seams of the furrow pre vents seed from getting down undot the furrow, where it rarely germinates or grows, and thus leads to a thin growth of the crop. These subsurface packing rollers can be had from West ern Implement dealers, but we have not seen them advertised in the cast. We have used the English form of roller and can speak favorably of it. In Its absence, the corrugated iron roller advertised in our columns by & Charlottesville firm, which Is prac tically the same as the roller known in England a* a Cambridge roller, oan be usefully substituted.” The same wnter suggests that after the soil ha* been packed well, the sur face shoald be finely harrowed. To get rid of the ravages of the Hessian fly he suggests that in see- Gone specially annoyed by this pest, when* should not be sown until after ; the files have been trapped on a Bjrlp of Wheat seeded early and then THE BARNESYILLE NEWS-GAZETTE, THURSAY. NOVEMBER 0, 1902 | plowed down, thus the eggs < and pupa About Cotton. As to cotton, see that it is picked as fast as it opens, so that it may not, by remaining on the plants, be stained and i wasted by storms. I would suggest that farmers, who are able to hold their cotton, should not be in too big a hurry to get their crop to market and thus cause prices to drop below the point of good profit. Shelter for Stock. In some portions of Georgia it Is necessary to provide shelter for stock during the winter, and, in fact, over a large part of the state stock will thrive better, if thus cared for during our cold spells. Now is a good time to have all barns, sheds and pens thor oughly cleaned, repaired and white washed, so as to be in the best possi ble condition for housing your stock comfortably. Farm Implements. The careful farmer saves himself great loss by looking after his farm implements. This is a good time to see that all those not at this time in use shall be thoroughly cleaned and placed under coveT. O. B. STEVENS, Com. cf Agriculture. Silk Culture In Georgia. When the polony of Georgia was first founded, it was intended to make it a great silk-producing country; but when the cotton gin was invented, the fleecy staple came prominently to the front and King Cotton, mounting his throne, for a" long time ruled Georgia with despotic sway, supplanting all other Industries. But the time has come for thp old king to take a lower place and share with other industries In promoting the strength and great ness of our noble commonwealth. Efforts are being made to arouse once more an interest among the peo ple of Georgia in silk culture. North Carolina has of late years made some progress on this line. Thinking that there is something of promise to Geor gia in the silk industry, we publish the following correspondence: “Tallulah, Fails, Ga„ Oct. 13, 1902. Mr. R. F. Wright, (Ass’t. Cem. Dcp't Agriculture) Atlanta, Ga.: , Dear Sir: Referring to our conversation cf recent date, I beg leave herewith to en...ose you a letter referring to the organization of a “Silk Culture which you may print in your monthly talks through the various papefs that you control. I also beg leave to enclose list cf names to whom I have addressed a let ter similar to the one sent to you Oct. 6th. I will ho glad to have you make me a list of about 25 to 50 prominent men and women throughout the state tr whom I would like to address an invi tation to assist in the formation of the proposed “Silk Culture League.’’ Thanking you for many past favors, I am, your truly, Louis B. Magid. Tallulah Falls, Ga., OOct. 5, 1902. • To the Editor: I note in the press with much inter est that certain people of Georgia are making worthy efforts to honor Gener al James Edward Oglethorpe with the erection of a monument to his memo ry. This noble work i3 commendable within itself. One hundred and sixty-eight years ago when General Oglethorpe first set. tied the colony of Georgia, he encour aged and introduced silk raising. Tne press has given considerable attention to my recent efforts to en courage the people of Georgia to re vive and reintroduce the raising of silk. Since the commencement of my actual operations in the introduction ef silk-raising in this vicinity, 1 am the recpient of a great number of let ters from people throughout the state and >lster states with the general In quiry, ,r How should we begin silk raising?, a leading motive with them being to improve their present condi tions and circumstances. Many of the writers tell me that they are widows and some are In ill health or other Imperfect surround ings which prevent them from earning an nonest living. Silk raising is a simple and light Industry, lasting only six weeks, but most people are Ignor ant of the art of producing the raw silk. Silk raising In Georgia .would diversify the product* of the farm, and afford to many an acceptable in crease of income. I Deg to offer the following sugges tions to the people of our state, espe cially to the more prosperous people who have the interests of the state at heart and are able to assist those who are not so fortunate, especially those people living In the rural district* who need some s’mple occupation, for Instance: widows, orphans and even old men who are too feeble to do any or dinary field work. I will gladly answer all letters and give all the information at my command, as it Is partly for this purpose that I have located here, to demonstrate the art of silk raising to the people of Georgia. In the Southern States silk raising can be introduced and made to pay. I. therefore, appeal to the people of Georgia in their own behalf, to form an organization to be known as “The Silk Culture League of Georgia.” the purpose of which shall be to collect and acquire all proper Information, based on scientific methods, as to the production and raising of silk, and through this Silk Culture te diffuse and encourage the knowledge and art of silk raising In our state. I have already mentioned this mat ter to several prominent Georgians, who have the interest of the farming people of our state at iieart, including the commissioner and assistant com missioner cf the agricultural depart ment of the State. These have all assured me of their hearty co-opera tion. I shall be glad to hear more from Georgians on the subject and re ceive such suggestions as with their co-operation will help to organize this proposed “Silk Culture League of Georgia.** Such an organization to revive silk culture in Georgia which was the dream of General Oglethorpe, would be a second monument to the Gener al’s memory. Respectfully, Louis B. Magid. The Department of Agriculture has for many months been in correspon dence with Mr. Magid on this impor tant question and not only has given him all possible encouragement, but will continue to do so. Through the agency of this department Mr. Ma„.d was present at the meeting in Nash ville of the Agricultural Commission of the Southern States, and made before them an earnest plea for seri-culture in the South. lion. R. J. Redding, director of the Experiment Station, in a recent letter to Mr. Stevens, says: “It strikes me that it may be well for us to take up at this station a line of experimental work in Silk Cul ture, and if you, as Commissioner of Agriculture, will handle the commer cial end of the proposition, that is: looking to the supply of mulberry trees and silk worm eggs, i will attend to the experimental part. What do you think of it? * * * I can apply for 100 trees on the terms mentioned in Mr. McCarthy’s circular, and have them ready for operations when they become large enough." The circular of Mr. McCarthy re ferred to by Mr. Redding is as fol lows: Free Mulberry Trees for Silk Growera! The first season’s experience in silk growing in North Carolina lias proved a most gratifying success. It has demonstrated that the women and ch'l dren of the State may, by light and in. teresting work during six weeks of early summer, earn, without interfer ing seriously with their ordinary du ties, at lest S3O. Those who can de vote more time to the work may earn much more. To place silk growing upon a perma nent basis we must increase the out put of silk cocoons to a volume which will attract to the State silk reelers and weavers, thus creating a homo market for the product of the silk worm. The first and most necessary step is to increase the available supply of silk worm food. We must plant mul berry trees until each farm suited for this kind of work lias at least 100 trees. Every farm having dry soil, lying betwen Goldsboro and States ville or Asheville, can successfully grow silk. In order to encourage the planting of the mulberry, the State Department of Agriculture will distribute among the farmers of North Carolina in lots of 50 and 100 rooted seedling trees of the varieties best suited for feeding the silk worm. Not more than 100 will be sent to one person. Those who want more will be supplied at cost prices. We do not recommend the planting of more than 100 trees by any farmer. Recipients of trees will be required to pay postage or expressage at the rate of 1 cent per tree. This must be enclosed with application. Trees will be delivered during No vember, which is the best month l’or planting in this State. Full direc tion* for planting and caring for the trees will be sent to each applicant. Silk growing will prove a valuable nature study, and a remunerative art In schools, and is well worth the at tention of all who have supervision over educational institutions. It is also well adapted for charitable insti tutions. Public institutions which wish to experiment with silk grow ing, will be supplied with trees at a nominal price. Applications will be filled In the or der of reception. Address, General McCarthy, Biologist, N. C. Department of Agriculture, Raleigh, N. C. In “Georgia Historical and Industri al,” published by this department in the fall of 1901, is found the following paragraph (page 347); “Silk Factories —An industry which in the last few years has grown rap idly in the United States is the manu facture of silk. In 1890 there were 718.360 spindle* and 20,822 looms. In 1900 there were 1,426.245 spindle* and 48,246 looms. It is mostly confined to the Northern States; but Virgir'a and North Carolina have entered th.s field, j each with 30.000 spindles. North Carolina has also 1,455 loom*, and Vir ginia 350. “Although Georgia was originally In tended to be a silk-producing country, at this time the State is taking no part in tnis business. Yet the founder* of the colony of Georgia thought that it* chief industry would be the pro duction of raw silk. General Ogle thorp® in speaking of the possibilities of x 'olony said; ’lt must be a weak :and indeed, that cannot earn bread where ilk worms and white mul berry trees are so plentiful.’ Perhaps at some future day Georgia will real ize in this industry the expectation* of its founder*.” The Department of Agriculture of Georgia heartily indorse* every effort to introduce anew industry into our State. GA. DEPT, of AGRICULTURE. ! 11 1 II ||l H j 9 Bkt Uneeda Biscuit Washed down with a glass f j* of good milk. Sold only f cents ) in In-er-seal Packages. ||||gfn mm and Romm^j via the Cotton Belt, from St. Louis, Thebes, Cairo and Memphis, first and third Tuesdays of each month, beginning October 21st. For one-way tickets, Half the One-Way Rate, plus $2.00; round-trip tickets, one fare plus $2.00, to points in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories. Write for particulars and cost of ticket from your home town. The Cotton Belt runs solid through trains to Texas, equipped with the most modern and comfortable cars. These trains make quick time and direct connectiens for all parts of the Great Sotfthwest. If you are seekir.tr a better place to locate, write for a free copy of our handsome illustrated booklets. Homes in the Southwest and Through Texas With a Camera. N. B. BAIRD, Traveling Passenger Agent, Atlanta, Ga. E. W. La EEAUME, General Pass, an cl Ticket Agt., St. Louis, Mo. MgRY Let us have your Orders for Mill Supplies or Shop Work. Mallory Bros. Machinery Cos., Mention this paper. MACON, GEORGIA. Just Received Car Load of the Celebrated “Gager’s White Lime,” Also, carload of Portland and Rosendale Cement. We are still selling No 2 Shingles at $1.50 per hundred. Beaded Ceiling at $1.15 per hundred. BARNESVILLE PLANING MILL CO. A A positive specific for bilious fever, *• “Y ® malaria, chills and fever, malariai Malaria and )oisoning, malarial debility, malarial I AgllC cvr e dyspepsia, dumb ague. ——— — Wagons, Buggies and Surreys I carry and keep always in stock the best wagons, buggies, sur reys, harness, saddles and robes, which I will sell as cheap as any body. Just received a solid Car Load of the Famous Tennessee Wagons, which lam anxious to sell out at once. Prices are right. Come and get one. Mules and Horses always on hand for sale and trade. Teams for rent. ROBERT MITCHELL. Barneeville, Ga.