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r i THE WAYCROSS HERALD, SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1893. HERALD PURMSHI5« COMrAKT. J?p h p!bSBtSSt} autor * mmA p * biukrr * Published every Saturday at the Herald Office Plant Avenue, Waycro**, Ga. Subscription $1.00 per annum^ _ Address all communications and remittances to THE HERALD* , Our authorized representatives will be provided with proper credentials defining their authority, duly signed by the Manager. of the 1 taken only micatioos for publication must bear the name tr. Purely personal controversies will be Communications to Tuesday. ing matter. t be iuby SATURDAY, MAY 27, 1893. A brewery is to be started in the city of Jerusalem. It is rumored that small pox is prevalent in Virginia. .South Carolina expects to make big money out of her big bar-room. The hoop skirt craze has simmered down and now there is nothing in it. The administration is now getting squarely on the democratic platform That’s what wc made it for. There arc indications that this glo rious government is to become more paternal in its feelings. It was reported that the anarchists were formulating a plan to burn the Chicago fair root and branch. Atlanta furnished another suicide day before yesterday. This time a hoy kills himself for love of a girl. Mr. Gladstone’s jury to acquit Ireland seems to be pretty well or ganized. The entire nation will rejoice to learn that the debt has been removed from Dr. Talcnage’s Brooklyn taber nacle. Wednesday was Queen Victoria’s birthday. She is a lady and a widow and our proverbial politeness pre vents our publishing her age. The crowds at the world’s fair won't be really happy till the best exhibit from the South reaches Chi cago—the Georgia watermelon. All the operators on the Chicago and Northwestern railway struck on the ’24th inst. They were misled by a bogus telegram and have returned to work. The crowd living in the neighbor hood of the roaring Mississippi are in condition to appreciate the difficul ties nnder which Noah found himself about the time of the big freshet. 'hree Mexican editors have been iced to seven months imprison ed to pay a fine of 8300 each iting lurid articles, rid article law would clean up ca in fine style. In almost every neighborhood through out the west there are some one or more persons whose lives have been saved by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diar rhoea Remedy, or who have been cured of chronic diarrhoea by it Such per sons take especial pleasure in recom mending the Remedy to others. The praise that follows it’s introduction and use makes it very popular. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by the Cash Drug Store. The fear of speedy and terrible death is the only thing that will check the increasing disposition to outrage. There is more brutality in the land than ever before in its his tory, and the cause is the increased number of vagabonds both white and black. The Herald has taken a bold stand in the matter of dealing with the rapist, but we are pleased to note the fact that the most influential pa pers as well as the best men in the land are with us. The law is inade quate, but southern manhood is equal to the emergency. Our wives and daughters will be protected. The doctors who cut the assassin's bullets out of Millionaire Mackay’s back have put in a bill of 812,500 for the job. Mr. Mackay refuses to pay. He evidently thinks, says the Chicago Herald, it worth no more to cut a bullet from his back than from that of a poor man. Of course Mac kay is as able to pay 812,500 as an ordinary man would be to pay 812, but this fact would not be taken in to consideration in any ordinary busi ness transaction. Evidently the rule for doctor’s charges in San Fran cisco is a very simple one.,-They size up a man’s financial standing and charge all they think they can get. IN GEORGIA’S CAPITA , POINTS OMNTEREST. QUERIES AND ANSWERS UPON IMPORTANT CROP FEATURES. The Most Reliable Sources Employed Iu Securing Information as Regards Crop Acreage. Be father of twenty-seven daugh- T out in Indiana is suing for a di- Prce. What a collection of grass or- haDS it will be! And what a damper Fit will be for the daughters, many of whom must be of marriageable age. That Chicago will get left in this world’s fair business is not on the Chicago programme. Chicago is pot ting money in its purse—honestly when it can, but it is putting it there . all the same.—Post. 'They are lynching men all over the 'East and West now. The South is the only section of the country that is developing faster than the East and West. The East and We9t mast learn to behave themselves. This laconic utterance from the -Opelika Industrial News about ex presses the sentiments of the best -men of Alabama: “Give ua political -peace in Alabama if it can be had or ibooorable terms.” Dispatches from Washington say that Congressman Wilson, of West Virginia, is now engaged with the as sistance of a few experts in the pre paration of a tariff bill, which is to be introduced in Congress as soon as the special session is called, so that a great deal of time will be saved. “The Georgians who are not in Washington after office are after the gubernatorial plum at home. What a slough of despond that State will present after awhile !”■—Houston (Tex) Post. The Post should remember this: The average Georgian may have de sired office very badly, but, to his Zk Ik Abbott, Jr., Committed tbo Buh Act or Tolling HU Own Lift. Atlanta, May 23.—Louis L. Abbott, Jr., son of a leading Atlanta merchant, who was but yesterday the hope and pride of a proud father and fond moth er, is today filling the grave of a sui cide and the doting parents are plunged in a sea of grief. The cause of young Abbott’s rash act ts supposed to have been a serious affection of the head, which, for sev eral months, has caused him much suf fering; and it is believed that in a fit of temporary aberation, caused by his suffering, and the fear that he could never be cured, he determined to end his misery by taking his own life. Young Abbott visited the family of Dr. T. C. Tupper, rector of St. Phillips Episcopal church in the evening and spent some time in company with the ladies of the household. He appeared in bright spirits most of the time while at the house of his friends, but it was observed that occ a- tionally he seemed to be suffering from 3ome mental trouble and would speak of it being his last evening with them, as he was going away. This the ladies treated lightly, and argued that his home was so pleasant and his surround ings were too bright to sever such ties and go away. Finally, the young man bade his friends farewell, and, turning to those who had accompanied him to the door, he remarked that the capitol, just across the street, being open he believed be would walk through it on his way home. These were the last words he ever spoke, and, going np the steps of the building, he entered and passed into the right wing of the rotunda, where he seated himself upon one of the cush ioned chairs and placed the muzzle of his pistol to his right temple, aud in another instant the bullet had plowed through his brain , and he fell over a corpse. He was 17-years-old. and a member of the Boy’s High school. G»v« the Premier the Lie. Paris, May 25.—The newspapers are printing details of the scene in the chamber of deputies immediately after the division on the motion for the prosecution of M. Baudin. M. Baudry d’Asson, as soon as the vote was an- nounceek. ran to the tribune, caught M. Dupuy by the collar, and shook him as he shouted “coward,” “liar” and “humbug” in his ears. Ushers drew away Baudry d’Asson and escorted the premier from the chamber. Despite all this the expected duel is not likely to be fought. Baudry d’Asson is re ported to have been persuaded by his seconds to withdraw nis challenge. Foreign Miner* la Conjr***. Brussels. May 33.—The international congress of miners was opened iu this city. Among the delegates ar« members of the British parliament, led by Thomas Burt, and M. Calvignac, the mayor of Carmaux. whose grievance against his employers was the cause of the great Carmaux strike. Sam Woods, an English member of parliament, and president of the Lan caster miners* federation, was chosen president; M. Calvignac, vice president; Benjamin Pickard, M. P.. and vice president of the Miners* National Union in England, secretary; Thomas BuTt, treasurer. Fined for Spooning. Blatoiore, May 25.—The park po licemen have gone to work promptly to enforce the distinction drawn by lien, e rd Bexrv. secretary of the park board, between decorous and indecorous court ing. The first victims were Charles Marshall and Miss Jennie Fleming, who were cultured by Officers Bell and I Smith in Patterson park. Justice Mai- only §5 for spooning in public. The circular upon which this report is based, embraced 64 inquiries and was prepared with a view of obtaining as full and accnrate information as possi- crop areas, condition, etc., and such other facta as would show the sit uation of our farmers at the beginning of the new crop year. To present all the statistical information collected is beyond the limits of this report. We are aware that the correctness of the various agricultural reports is fre quently called in question and are grati fied that the reports of this department for last season were so fully sustained in detail by y'eld. As the large number of correspondents of the department are selected with reference to their position to have a knowledge of the things upon which they report, no matter how much the compiled figures may conflict with special individual views, their approxi mate correctness can but be sustained. In those matters upon which corre spondents report in regard to which the department has other sources of inform ation, the figures substantially accord. We thus premise this report for the rea son that between it and the general un derstanding of the situation, outside of those directly interested, a conflict may exist. COTTON. Under the head of our groat staple crop the following questions were asked: Acreage compared to an average? Acreage compared to last year? What per cent of the total area in cotton in your county is manured with either commercial fertilizers, borne manure or compost? What par cent of these was home manure or compost ? What per cent of the crop is up? What is the stand compared with a good stand? Condition of plants compared with an average? How much earlier or later than usual? ComDared to the whole area in grain crops, corn and wheat, 1(*0 representing sue area, what is the area in cotton in your county ? The matters of most importance to the cotton grower and our entire agri cultural interests raised by these ques tions is relative to the cotton acreage. On this subject we have had the benefit of answers from about 800 reporters, and in addition to this Special reports from interviews with a large number of farmers. If these reports can bj taken as authoritative, and we believe they can. the cotton acreage of the state while showing a slight increase over last year, is still not np to an average as made by the two great crop years of 1890 and 1891. In reporting the crop aa not up to au average and as exceeding the crop of last year by only 4frper cent, we are aware that some may question the accuracy of the report on the ground that the report for the same month lost year showed a very marked decrease iu acreage, which cannot by comparison be reconciled with the figures of thi- year, in making such comparisons ic shoild be remdfaberod that the de creased acreage of last year was e compared to the large acreage of *9J ami not as compared to the average acreage of the state. As .shown by the tabulated statement compared to au average, the area in the state planted in cottqn is 97. and os compared to last year 104}. The greatest increase is in north Georgia, while middle Georgia shows the small est. The condition of the cxUp through southern Georgia is fair, and, as a rule, average stands ard reported in middle Georgia, and in north Georgia the crop outlook is not so promising, the cob 1 weather having retarded germination and growth. Considered as a whole on the prospect ive cotton production in the state, the news from correspondents is more satis factory than the pessimistic views in dulged iu by many. We trust that the small acreage indicated will be substan tiated, and that the price of our treat money crop may be allowanced by pro duction within the demands of con sumption. CORN. It is pleasing to be able to again re port an increase in the acreage planted in corn in the state, and also gratifying to note that more attention is being paid to fertilizing in raising corn, as indica ted by the large quantities of stable manure, composted and commercial fertilizer used under this crop. While the increase is only 8 per cent as against 14 per cent last year, it demonstrates a steady tendency on the part of our farmers to raise their supplies at home, and to cease depending on thegraineriea of the west for their food supply. OATS. The acreage planted in this crop re mains substantially the same, and there is little change in the relative quantity sown in the fall and spring. The pros pects for a fair yield over the state are not good, though special localities re port a fine outlook. Recent rains have materially improved the prospect, and we trust that the harvest maybe larger than is now promised. acreage that interest in this orop Is in creasing, and that the falling off in acreage prior to last year promises to be recovered. All north Georgia and much of middle Georgia are well adapt ed to this cereal, and more care shonld be bestowed on its cultivation. The yield last year was good, and in many counties this year the outlook is prom ising, though in localities injury from rust is reported. By sowing wheat a profitable redaction of the cotton acre age can be made, and our fanners should study the best methods of sow ing, preparation of the soil and fertility. FERTILIZERS. The purchase of commercial fertili zers and their use in the state exceeds | that of last year, but, except to take the | place of compost, the reports of corre- j spondents does not indicate that au ex- I ceptionally large quantity has been used under cotton. Large increases in its use under corn, oats and wheat are re ported. But few cotton seed have been used this year in making compost, ow ing to the high price they brought in ti-e market. A greater per cent than for any previous year has been sold and in many instances fertilizers pur chased to take their place. CLOVER AND GRASSES. The pasture and meadow lands through the state are in a ^od condition aud for hay the acreage has been in creased aud other lands seeded in clover and the grasses. FRUIT. It is gratifying to note that no serious damage to the fruit crop has been re ported except iu very limited areas, and that the outlook is for another good fruit year. A fair crop of apples aud pears have set, aud peaches have almost entirely escaped injury from frost. The inte.est in fruit growing in the state is increasing, and from the large number of enquiries received at the de partment, the horticulture of the state is attracting the attention of those in other states who are seeking a mild and healthful climate, and wish to devote themselves to this industry. STOCK. Sheep, wool stock, and stock hogs are iu a better condition than at this time last year. The reports showing an in crease in the number of the latter on baud. The high price of meat renders it more imperative that the southern farmer should raise his own supply. He can then without detriment receive a high price for cotton seed, the result of high priced hog products. LABOR. SUPPLIES, ETO. No complaints are made of a scarcity of labor and wages remain about the same as last year. Iu a number of counties a full supply of corn with corn to sell is reported and a large percentage comparatively of meat on hand. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. DR. J. E. W. SMITH, Office Reed’s Block. Special attention given diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. WAYCROSS, - GEORGIA. C. C. THOMAS, Attorney at Law, Nsit to Miller's Restiorant, Wayeross, Ga. DR. G. P. POLKS PHYSICIAN AND. SURGEON. CAI’T. KNOX'S. ALBANY AVENUE. WAYCROSS, CA. North Georg* •. Middle Georgia Southwest Ga. State. io*H 101 l»> io4w LO u> UP I B. H. williams, d. d. S., Office : Up-stairs folks block, ayc boss, ga. J^R. JAS. C. BIPPARD. Physician and Surgeon, Special attention given to Genito Urina- r 7 Surgery. Can always be found in Wil- April 14—tf. son Block, up stairs. D R- f • C. FOLKS, Physician and Sur geon, \\ aycross, Ga. Office overT. E. Lanier's Jewelry Store. Office hours from 9 to 10 a. u. Canjbe found at my residence, corner Pendleton street and Brunswick avenue, when not profes sionally engaged. jy4 jy D'l’ A. P. ENGLISH, Physician and Surgeon, WAYCROSS - - GEORGIA. All calls promptly attended. 13a Dr. J. P. PRESCOTT, Practicing Physician HOBOKEN, GEORGIA. All calls promptly attended. jy2-6m S. L. DRAWDY, ATTORNEY* AT LAW. HOMEBVILLE, : : : GEORGIA. DR. J.H. REDDING, OFFICE. FOLKS BLOCK. Near Hotel Phoenix. aprgO-ly SIMON W. HITCH SOW. H. MYERS. HITCH & MYERS, ATTORNEY'S AT LAW, L T p Stairs Wilson's Block. • WAYCROSS, GEORGIA. J S. WILLIAMS, Attorney at Law. WAYCROSS. .... GEORGIA. John c. McDonald, Attorney and Counselor at Law, WAYCROSS. - - - GEORGIA, Office up stairs in Wilson Block. A. WILSON, Attorney at Law, WAY'CROSS. - - . GEORGIA W.angUd to not. boa aaincnassd Potato Etptrlgwnta. At the West Virgin!* station trials were made with potatoes on 10 plots of wornout land with the object of deter mining the effect of kainit used alone end in combination with phosphoric add and nitrogen and to teat the effects on the yield of using different amounts of seed cut to halves, quarters and single eyes. Early Rose, White Star and Beau ty of Hebron ware the varieties planted. In each case whole potatoes, halves, quarters and single eyes were planted. Where superphosphate was used with the kainit there was a marked increase in the yield. The increase with nitrate of soda was very smalL The smallest profits were where kainit was used alone and the larjest on the plots where kainit was combined with superphosphate. In the case of the White Star and Beauty of Hebron the halves, quarters and sin gle eyes produced decidedly more than the whole potatoes. With Early Rose the results were variable. With regard to the number and vigor of the stalks from different sized seted the director of the station says: We find that in all varieties the whole potato produces a greater number and more vigorous stalks than either the halves, quarters or single eyes, and that the general rule is a gradual diminution of the number and vigor of the stalks aa the size of the pieces planted diminishes until we reach those cut to one eye in each piece, when we find that the num ber of the stalks is materially increased. Of those cut to single eyes nearly all ger minated. We farther find that the in creased yield is not in proportion to the increase of the number of stalks. From these facte we infer that in the prepara tion and planting of the seed to secure the best remits the potato should be so cut as to Fecure one strong, vigorous •talk from each piece and planted so aa to secure from three to four Stalks to each hill. ' On Ui« Country Road. New England Fanner advises, in addi tion to tbs regular crops grown, that you bow peas end oats and stop baying bran and cotton aMd. The Massachusetts Plowman .ays that peas and o*ta sown together make excel lent fodder to feed green. They aleo are among the best of crops for winter feed ing. R. C. CANNON, Attorney at Law, WAY'CROSS. - - - GEORGIA. Office up stairs in Wilson Block. Will practice in the Brunswick Circuit and elsewhere by special contract. Nov 15-'90-ly. W. A. WRIGHT, J. P., And Agent For National Guarantee Co Securities obtained on easy terms. Special attention given to the collection of claims. Post Office Building, Wayeross, Ga. Time Tried and Fire Tested Fire, Life and Accident Insurance Com panies, and REAL ESTATE OFFICE. KNIGHT & ALLEN, mrl9 ly Wayeross. <ia. DR. T. A. BAILEY, DENTIST, Office over C. E. Cook’s, Plant Avenue, WAYCROSS, GEORGIA. «T. Xj. CRAWLEY, ATTORNEY LAW. WAYCROSS, : : GEORGIA. Office in the Wilson Building. W.A. McNEIL’S Is th8 Place to Bay Your Fine Family Groceries, m Provisions, Vegetables, Hay, Grain and Bran. 1 am Sole Agent in Wayeross for Ballard's Celebrated Flour, and for the present will offer the following popular brands: ass=r n ? : Obelisk, @ $5.25 Favorite “ 4.75 Blue-Bird 4.50 w Flour has advanced, hut having bought a Car-load before the rise, I can afford to give my customers the benefit of the old price, and I will refund the money if any of the Ballard Flour fails to give satisfaction, I WANT . . . The very lyest Country Produce, and will give the highest market price, either in trade or cash. A Full Line of Crockery and Stoves on hand. All I ask Is a call. ug 13-dam REAL ESTATE FOR SALE AND RENT. Farm in Brooks county containing 350 acres, well improved, three miles from Quit- man. Farm adjoining the corporate limits of Quitmau containing 100 acres. Good dwel ling. Improvements fine. Residence in Quitman. Ga., ten rooms, on Court street near depot, acre lot. Brick building in Quitman, 22x60. corner ing on Court House Square, Farm in the tobacco region of Decatur county, Ga., near Attapulgus. Seventy-five acres, splendid dwelling ami out buildings, good water, and a beautiful place. Call soon. To Rent.—Five room house corner Tebeau and Brunswick streets, Wayeross. Apply at once. Four five room cottages to rent in Way- cross. Apply tO SHA.RF & PKRHA.M, Real Estate Agent*. Dr Jonn Bull’s Worm Destroyer taste good and quickly remove worms from children or grown people, restoring the weak and puny to robust health. Try them. Store at Glenmore for Sole. Good frame store building, comer Railroad and Bananua streets, iu the town of Glenmore, for sale or barter. Apply soon. Sharp & Perham. KILL GERM ISSUES CHINA SUES. We have Just received a Large and beautiful assortment of these desirable goods, 30 INCHES WIDE, which we are offering at 69 cts. per yard, sold every where at 75. They will not last long at this price. Come at once order to have a large assortment to select from. Solid Colors, 32 Inches fide, Extra Quality, 75 Cents yer Yard, in all the most desirable evening shades. The C. C. Grace co. ■